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.
The Pump Celebrates Its 85th Birthday
Giving Harvard traditions their due
by Primus VI
Two Years of Doxxing at Harvard
What happens when students are publicly named and shamed for their views?
Harvard in the News
University layoffs, professors in court, and a new Law School dean
Harvard’s Struggle to Please Everyone
Winthrop House, Trump negotiations, and the quest for an easy solution
The Latest In Harvard’s Fight with the Trump Administration
Back-and-forth reports on settlement talks, new accusations from the government, and a reshuffling of two federal compliance offices
Harvard’s Summer in Court
What Columbia’s settlement means for the University
The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself
Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.
Eat Your Potatoes Mashed, Boiled or Baked, but Hold the Fries
Baked, boiled, and mashed potatoes are better.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
Harvard Undergraduates Discuss a Changing University
A student panel grapples—civilly—with shifting policies and differing opinions.