University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Divinity School Sets New Priorities
After two years of turmoil, Dean Marla Frederick describes a more pluralistic future for the institution’s culture and curriculum.
Howard Gardner et al. on higher education in the twenty-first century
Howard Gardner and colleagues release a seven-year study of higher education in the twenty-first century.
Harvard’s Houghton Library to be renovated
A renovation to make Houghton Library “open to all”
by Jacob Sweet
Debating Diversity
Closing arguments in the admissions lawsuit, and affirmative action in broader context
Winthrop House tensions and government department concerns
Winthrop House tensions and government department concerns
The gradual diversification of Harvard’s faculties
A tenure track, resources for recruiting and retention, childcare, and more contribute to changes in the professoriate.
Protesters Disrupt the President
Fossil-fuel and prison divestment activists interrupt a discussion on economic inequality.
Harvard Fencing Coach Peter Brand's Real Estate Transactions Scrutinized
Head fencing coach Peter Brand allegedly sold his Needham home to the father of a prospective fencer at an inflated price.
Harvard course requirements quantitative reasoning
How Harvard will structure its General Education “quantitative reasoning” requirement
Harvard College course shopping period
Undergraduates’ flexibility in registering for courses is retained for at least a year or two.
College Admits 4.5 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2023
And the term bill approaches $70,000