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.
Marc Goodheart Relinquishes Governing Boards Role
The University’s Secretary since 1998
Toward Reconciliation
Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli mothers visit Harvard.
How Should Harvard Teach Disagreement?
Annual teaching conference discusses dialogue.
Harvard Class of 2028 Demographics Disclosed
A decline in African American enrollment after the Supreme Court ruling
Admissions after Affirmative Action
The composition of colleges’ incoming class after the Supreme Court ruling
Harvard President Alan Garber Speaks at Morning Prayers
President Garber’s Morning Prayers
Convocation 2024: The New Crew Redux
Welcoming the class of 2028 to a challenged Harvard
Harvard Reiterates Campus Rules
As fall semester begins, the University executive vice president underscores the limits to protest.
Rakesh Khurana to step down at end of academic year
The College dean will retire next June.
Alan Garber’s Harvard Welcome Back Letter
Harvard president welcomes students, foresees conflict in the year ahead.