University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Graduates Can Donate Directly to Their Houses on Housing Day
A new initiative encourages small-dollar donations for improving student life.
A Cap on A’s at Harvard? Students and Faculty Raise Concerns at Town Hall
Dozens debate the grade inflation proposal that faculty will discuss next week.
Harvard Magazine Questionnaire: The True Cost of Grade Inflation
A faculty committee is recommending changes to grading at Harvard College to limit an overabundance of A's. Add your voice to the conversation.
Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades
The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.
Harvard Funds Student “Bridges” Projects
Eight new initiatives to build community on campus will get underway early next year.
Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths
A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.
Harvard Undergraduates Discuss a Changing University
A student panel grapples—civilly—with shifting policies and differing opinions.
Harvard Retains Winthrop House Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming
Harvard’s Standoff: The Legal Teams
A roster of lawyers on both sides
What do antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias look like on Harvard's campus?
The two reports find similar problems but, at times, work against each other.
Harvard Cancelled Affinity Celebrations. Students Held Them Anyway.
In hotels, parks, and churches, graduates decried the end of DEI programs.