University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Retains Winthrop Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming
by Max J. Krupnick
First-Gen Orientation
Harvard’s inaugural pre-orientation program for low-income freshmen
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
“This Entire Campus Belongs to You”
Harvard begins a program to acclimate freshmen from “historically marginalized communities.”
by Brandon J. Dixon
A New Front in the Battle Over Affirmative Action
In admissions lawsuit, a test for affirmative action at Harvard and in higher education
by Brandon J. Dixon
Court Filings Allege Discrimination Against Asian-Americans in Admissions
Motions for summary judgment outline plaintiff’s allegation of discrimination, and Harvard’s defense of its admissions program.
by Brandon J. Dixon
Focus on Faust
Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective
by John S. Rosenberg
He Has Made the World a Safer Place
A symposium honors a scientist who championed biological and chemical weapons control.
by Jonathan Shaw
Picture-Perfect
The 367th Commencement: the student speakers, the honorary-degree recipients, and the full spectacle of Harvard’s Morning Exercises
by John S. Rosenberg
After Five Decades, Dean Dingman Bids Harvard Farewell
This summer, Tom Dingman will retire after 13 years as dean of freshmen and a 45-year career at Harvard.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Social Clubs Must File Gender Breakdown
Other implementation plans are also announced by the College.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
A Visit from Bill Gates
The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.
by Jonathan Shaw