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.
Of Dumplings, Bok Choy, and the Politics of Emoji
Jennifer 8. Lee ’99 on the world of “emoji activism”
by Jacob Sweet
Min Jin Lee on Her New Novel and Writing about the Korean Diaspora
“I worry a great deal about how Koreans are perceived,” the author says.
Harvard appoints Martha Whitehead librarian
A new leader for the library system
“The Bauhaus and Harvard” exhibit at the Harvard Art Museums
Exploring the Bauhaus and Harvard
Merkel to speak at Commencement, and other news
Merkel at Commencement, University Professor Faust, Arts First honorand Tracy K. Smith, and more University news
Harvard’s Office for Technology Development boosts translational research
Robust licensing revenue and corporate alliances boost translational research.
Harvard Portrait: Amy Wagers
The skydiving Forst Family professor studies the pathophysiology of aging.
by Oset Babür
Launching Gen Ed, rethinking shopping week
Harvard College Gen Ed curriculum nears, and faculty members rethink course registration.
Disadvantaged students in elite colleges
Anthony Jack’s new book on the “doubly disadvantaged”
Harvard Corporation Barakett and Cuéllar
Refreshing the senior governing board