University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard President Alan Garber Helps First-Years Move In
As a potential settlement with the Trump administration looms, Garber gets students settled.
Students from Parkland speak on gun violence
Students from Parkland, Florida, speak on gun violence.
FAS Dean Mike Smith to Step Down
Incoming president Lawrence S. Bacow will name his successor.
Emma Dench named dean of Harvard graduate school
Interim leader of the graduate school now succeeds Xiao-Li Meng.
Hillary Clinton to receive Radcliffe Medal
The ceremony will take place during Commencement week on May 25.
by Oset Babür
Harvard faculty moves on preregistration, USGSOs, mixed-gender housing, and more
…and other matters—final clubs, housing, and Farish Jenkins—before the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Director Agnès Varda visits Harvard for the Norton Lectures on Cinema
Agnès Varda delivered the second installment of this year’s Norton Lectures on Cinema.
Jorge Domínguez to retire
The announcement comes one week after The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that 10 women accused Domínguez of sexual harassment.
Enforcing Social-Club Sanctions Won’t Require Oaths
Harvard College spells out how its new policy will be enforced.
Harvard Commencement speaker John Lewis
A civil-rights leader returns to campus.
Salvadoran Workers Speak Out on TPS
Dozens of Harvard workers will be affected by the Trump administration’s policy changes.