University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Stand-Up to Simmer Down
In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.
by Nina Pasquini
The State of Harvard’s Arts and Sciences
The dean’s annual report, and other business, after a year of upheaval
by John S. Rosenberg
Smooth Start
Exhortations to civil discourse, training in how to talk together—and plenty of new campus rules
by John S. Rosenberg
Arts and Sciences: Aspirations and Anxieties
Harvard faculty’s first meeting focuses on speech, governance, AI, and other concerns.
by John S. Rosenberg
Antisemitism on Campus—And Beyond
Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance’s summit
by Max J. Krupnick
Harvard Class of 2028 Demographics Disclosed
A decline in African American enrollment after the Supreme Court ruling
by John S. Rosenberg
Admissions after Affirmative Action
The composition of colleges’ incoming class after the Supreme Court ruling
by John S. Rosenberg
Convocation 2024: The New Crew Redux
Welcoming the class of 2028 to a challenged Harvard
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Reiterates Campus Rules
As fall semester begins, the University executive vice president underscores the limits to protest.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Rakesh Khurana To Step Down
The College dean will retire next June.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Alan Garber’s Opening Words
Harvard president welcomes students, foresees conflict in the year ahead.
by Lydialyle Gibson