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’s Houghton Library to be renovated
A renovation to make Houghton Library “open to all”
by Jacob Sweet
Debating Diversity
Closing arguments in the admissions lawsuit, and affirmative action in broader context
Winthrop House tensions and government department concerns
Winthrop House tensions and government department concerns
The gradual diversification of Harvard’s faculties
A tenure track, resources for recruiting and retention, childcare, and more contribute to changes in the professoriate.
Harvardians: transitions, appointments, and honors
Transitions, appointments, and honors
ART to Allston and dual-degree decision
ART to Allston and dual-degree decision
New Corporation members, Adams House, other University news
New Corporation members, renewing Adams House, and more University news
Howard Gardner et al. on higher education in the twenty-first century
Howard Gardner and colleagues release a seven-year study of higher education in the twenty-first century.
Protesters Disrupt the President
Fossil-fuel and prison divestment activists interrupt a discussion on economic inequality.
Harvard Fencing Coach Peter Brand's Real Estate Transactions Scrutinized
Head fencing coach Peter Brand allegedly sold his Needham home to the father of a prospective fencer at an inflated price.