University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths
A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.
Harvard Faculty Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley
The Office of Technology Development hosts a Palo Alto venture-capital night for Harvard start-ups.
Harvard Sanctions Economist Roland Fryer
Prominent economist placed on leave for two years, then on probation.
Harvard dismisses fencing coach
Peter Brand dismissed
"I Can't See My Family"
DACA recipient Daishi Miguel Tanaka '19 graduated last month without his parents in attendance.
Harvard Seeks Developer for its Allston Enterprise Research Campus
Developers receive request for proposals
Baby Turkey Season Comes to Harvard
A hen turkey and her seven poults have settled near the eastern end of Harvard Yard.
Adams House Renewal Begins
The four-year renewal of Adams will run far longer than any of the other House projects.
Harvard study quantifies disease contributions of genetics and environment
The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.
Harvard 368th Commencement Powerful Women
At the 368th Commencement, sober talk about the times—and life lessons from a cohort of powerful women
Honorary degree recipients 2019
The honorands of 2019