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.

by Jonathan Shaw

HMS real-estate deal and a busy post-presidency

A Medical School real-estate deal, and a busy post-presidency for Drew Faust

by John S. Rosenberg

New FAS dean, biomedical momentum, and more University news

New FAS dean, biomedical momentum, and more University news

Profile of Lawrence S. Bacow, Harvard’s 29th president

Lawrence S. Bacow, a career educator, is schooled in making decisions.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Supreme Court and a politicized U.S. Solicitor General

The “Tenth Justice” and the polarization of the Supreme Court

by Lincoln Caplan

Harvard’s twenty-ninth president gets to work

With greetings to the community, and a major faculty appointment, new Harvard president Lawrence S. Bacow sets to work.

Harvard defends race-conscious admissions policies against lawsuit

New filings in a lawsuit against Harvard over admissions allege discrimination against Asian-Americans.

by Brandon J. Dixon

Undergraduate courses at the Graduate School of Design

Design courses enlarge the College curriculum.

by Lily Scherlis

Harvard President Lawrence Bacow Delivers First Address at Morning Prayers

On the first day of classes, President Larry Bacow reminds students of the importance of reflection and contemplation.

by Jonathan Shaw

21,000 Hours

President Larry Bacow’s first Freshman Convocation 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

First-Gen Orientation

Harvard’s inaugural pre-orientation program for low-income freshmen

by Marina N. Bolotnikova