University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Faculty Postpone Vote on Grade Inflation Reforms
A decision on an amended proposal to cap A’s will likely come at next month’s meeting.
Admissions on Trial
The Supreme Court hears the Harvard and UNC admissions cases.
Black Ink—and Red
A huge budget surplus, but a down year for the endowment
A Fitter FAS
The dean’s annual report, plus updates on the faculty and its finances
News in Brief
Rankled about rankings, acting on the slavery report, and more
The Happiness Revolutionary
Arthur Brooks moved beyond policy—to something deeper.
Deprivation’s Mark on the Brain
Neglected children’s neurodevelopmental impairments persist into young adulthood.
How Coupons Keep Drugs Costly
Pharmaceutical companies subsidize the cost of their drugs to keep prices high.
Allston Performing Arts Center Planned
The project will also include Harvard housing.
An Exchange of Violence
On the “exit wounds” of America’s gun industry in Mexico
Sarah Karmon to Lead Alumni Association
An HAA veteran will succeed Philip Lovejoy as executive director.