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

Renovating Harvard Graduate School of Design's Gund Hall

Renovations on Gund Hall of Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) to be completed by next year. 

by Nina Pasquini

Brief Harvard News

Commencement speaker, new Corporation Fellows, and more

Harvard in the Interim

The University’s interim president and provost address a challenging agenda.

by John S. Rosenberg

Construction on Commercial Enterprise Research Campus in Allston

Construction on Harvard’s commercial enterprise research campus and new theater in Allston

Sasha the Harvard Police Dog

Sasha, the police dog of Harvard University

by Nina Pasquini

Portfolio Diet May Reduce Long-Term Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke, Harvard Researchers Find

A little-known diet improves cardiovascular health through several distinct mechanisms. 

by Nina Pasquini

Civil Discourse and Institutional Neutrality Task Forces

Two Harvard working groups assess constructive dialogue, institutional voice

by Max J. Krupnick

Making the Public Record Public

Harvard legal database released

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard College Admits Class of 2028

A smaller undergraduate applicant cohort—the first since Supreme Court ended affirmative action 

by John S. Rosenberg

Reparations as Public Health

A Harvard forum on the racial health gap

by Lydialyle Gibson