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
Beyond the Crisis Du Jour
President Bacow’s perspectives on “playing long ball” at Harvard again.
by John S. Rosenberg
News Briefs
Penny Pritzker elected senior fellow, climate-change investments, Allston expectations, undergraduate academics, and the reformed tenure track
Harvard’s Social Media Influencers
How students make videos for a world fascinated by Harvard
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Graduates Leave No One Behind
The U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are over—but promises remain unfulfilled.
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard College Admits Class of 2026
Applicants notified as pandemic wanes
by John S. Rosenberg
Building Native Nations
A Harvard Kennedy School course tackles governance in sovereign Indian territories.
by Juliet Isselbacher
Amending Undergraduate Academics
Reconsidering Harvard’s shopping week, double concentrations, and more
by John S. Rosenberg
News Briefs
A natural- and artificial-intelligence initiative, Allston agita, shopping week, reckonings on visual culture and “denaming”
The Omicron Semester
Harvard prepares for a pandemic-influenced spring term.
by John S. Rosenberg
Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner Named Hasty Pudding Man and Woman of the Year
The parade, roasts, and performances return to Harvard Square.
by Kristina DeMichele