University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Travel Ban for Harvard’s International Students
A longer-term decision is expected within a week.
by Nina Pasquini
Focus on Faust
Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective
by John S. Rosenberg
A Visit from Bill Gates
The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.
by Jonathan Shaw
Continuity and Change
Lawrence S. Bacow named Harvard’s twenty-ninth president
by John S. Rosenberg
News Briefs
News briefs, from green-energy goals and a move to course preregistration to final-club final sanctions
by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova
University People
Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more
Mastering the “Hidden Curriculum”
How some colleges help first-generation and low-income students succeed
by John S. Rosenberg
Public Health’s Past and Future
Michelle Williams, a year into her role as Public Health School dean
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Back-to-School Bookshelf
Derek Bok and other scholars weigh in on improving universities and colleges—and why that’s hard to do.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard President Drew Faust to Step Down in 2018
An expected transition, as the University’s twenty-eighth president plans to conclude her service.
by John S. Rosenberg
Education, Ever More Online
From HarvardX to the classroom, Harvard Medical teaching online, and more
by John S. Rosenberg