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.
Children's book writer and editor Janet Pascal ’84, on revising "Fair Harvard"
Janet Pascal ’84 crafts the new final line for “Fair Harvard,” debuting this Commencement.
The “Ring of Truth”
R. J. Tarrant’s last Commencement coaching the student speakers
Harvard ROTC 2018 commissioning ceremony
President Drew Faust and former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter honor Harvard ROTC’s newly commissioned officers.
by Jean Martin
After Five Decades, Dean Dingman Bids Harvard Farewell
This summer, Tom Dingman will retire after 13 years as dean of freshmen and a 45-year career at Harvard.
Harvard endowment manager and president pay
The annual tax filing reveals details about Harvard Management Company and University officer pay.
Social Clubs Must File Gender Breakdown
Other implementation plans are also announced by the College.
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2018-2019 Fellows
This year's cohort includes more than 50 scholars from around the world, and Harvard's own community.
by Oset Babür
Bridget Terry Long Named Dean of Harvard Education School
The education economist will become dean on July 1.
Harvard Will Bargain with Grad-Student Union
Graduate students voted 1,931-1,523 last month to form a labor union.
Bill Gates talks with students
The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.