University News
David Deming Announced as Harvard College Dean
Economist, Kirkland House faculty dean to succeed Rakesh Khurana
by Max J. Krupnick
Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions Make Opening Arguments
First day of trial for the case that could restrict affirmative action in college admissions
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
“Making Mountains As We Run”
The U.S. Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda S.C. Gorman ’20, practices her art in honor of President Bacow’s inauguration.
Learning About Teaching Now
Lessons old and new at the annual Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference
by John S. Rosenberg
Litigating Admissions
New filings in a lawsuit against Harvard over admissions allege discrimination against Asian-Americans.
by Brandon J. Dixon
Thinking about Space
Design courses enlarge the College curriculum.
by Lily Scherlis
21,000 Hours
President Larry Bacow’s first Freshman Convocation
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
First-Gen Orientation
Harvard’s inaugural pre-orientation program for low-income freshmen
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
“This Entire Campus Belongs to You”
Harvard begins a program to acclimate freshmen from “historically marginalized communities.”
by Brandon J. Dixon
A New Front in the Battle Over Affirmative Action
In admissions lawsuit, a test for affirmative action at Harvard and in higher education
by Brandon J. Dixon
Court Filings Allege Discrimination Against Asian-Americans in Admissions
Motions for summary judgment outline plaintiff’s allegation of discrimination, and Harvard’s defense of its admissions program.
by Brandon J. Dixon