University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Harvard Can Continue Hosting International Students, Judge Says

Trump hints at possible settlement with University.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard College to Accommodate 40 Percent of Students Each Semester

Freshmen and others on campus this fall, seniors in spring; plus calendar changes, no change in cost of attendance, and other details released

by John S. Rosenberg

Much Bigger Than the Police

A Radcliffe Institute panel examines the protest movement against police violence and structural racism.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Coastal Banks Shed Risky Mortgages—Putting the Financial System at Risk

To protect against rising seas, local lenders are selling off risky mortgages.

by Bennett McIntosh

Harvard Single-Gender Social-Club Rules Rescinded

Facing legal challenges, the University does away with its controversial regulations on final clubs, fraternities, and sororities.

by John S. Rosenberg

College Yield Drops 3 Percent During COVID-19

Some students have deferred their enrollment to next year. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Straws in the Wind?

Fall academic plans from four different New England institutions—and what Harvard faces

by John S. Rosenberg

How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Fall semester interrupted, a century ago

by Matteo Wong

Nancy Coleman Appointed Dean of Continuing Education

A new leader for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ large extension operation

by John S. Rosenberg

What to Expect

The choices and challenges facing the University and the Harvard community

by John S. Rosenberg

Juneteenth Is Now a University Holiday

The holiday “offers a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the promise of a new beginning,” University president Larry Bacow wrote. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova