University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Faculty Debate Plan to Cap A Grades
At a lively meeting, faculty members weighed a grade inflation plan that most agreed is imperfect.
Baby Turkey Season Comes to Harvard
A hen turkey and her seven poults have settled near the eastern end of Harvard Yard.
Adams House Renewal Begins
The four-year renewal of Adams will run far longer than any of the other House projects.
Harvard President Bacow lighter Commencement talk
President Bacow’s lighter, and personal, side during Commencement week
Harvard Commencement moments: Lift every voice, Remy the cat
Short takes from Commencement, from a stirring “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and powerful reunion moments to Mme. Caller and a neglected feline would-be honorand
New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long takes stock a year in
New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long seeks to “expand, double down, and deepen our impact.”
From #MeToo fallout to undergraduate education and public service
Faculty Dean denouement, Domínguez disinvitation, fencing issues, and updates on undergraduate education and public service
University People
Teaching stars, new academicians, a memorable May Day, and more
A new Design dean, divestment activism, and more
A new Design dean, disruptive divestment activism, Radcliffe fellows, and more
DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers
A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.
Harvard study quantifies disease contributions of genetics and environment
The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.