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 Honors Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Centennial Medalists
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors five alumni whose contributions to society emerged from their study at Harvard.
Relax, It’s Just 32,000 People
Preparing three student orators for their big day
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Corporation’s William Lee on University Priorities
Senior fellow William F. Lee on the University’s priorities during President Lawrence S. Bacow’s first year
James Breyer Leaving Harvard Corporation
Further transition for the senior governing board
"Effective Treatment Everywhere"
A joint Harvard-University of Michigan summit addresses opioids stigma, drug marketing, and race.
What Harvard’s Highest-Paid Employees Made in 2017
The University discloses top employees’ pay in its annual tax filing.
Jorge Domínguez Loses Emeritus Status
The former government professor was found to have engaged in sexual harassment for nearly 40 years.
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2019-2020 Fellows
Scholars from diverse disciplines will spend a year devoted to research.
Harvard adopts quantitative reasoning course, studies preregistration
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences enacts a full agenda of undergraduate academic and social policies.
Eric Lander and Dan Chiasson at Harvard PBK
The Broad Institute president and Wellesley poet will speak at the annual Commencement event.