University News
David Deming Announced as Harvard College Dean
Economist, Kirkland House faculty dean to succeed Rakesh Khurana
by Max J. Krupnick
President Bacow’s First-Day Message
A community letter as the new administration begins
by John S. Rosenberg
Gender Studies Appoints Robert Reid-Pharr to Professorship
The CUNY scholar will become the first senior faculty hire for the program, which has added new members in recent years.
by Brandon J. Dixon
Breathing New Life into “The Eyesore on Church Street”
Offices, retail, and a brand new cinema are all in the cards for Church Street.
by Oset Babür
“This Entire Campus Belongs to You”
Harvard begins a program to acclimate freshmen from “historically marginalized communities.”
by Brandon J. Dixon
A New Front in the Battle Over Affirmative Action
In admissions lawsuit, a test for affirmative action at Harvard and in higher education
by Brandon J. Dixon
Raj Chetty Will Return to Harvard
Chetty is a global leader in research on inequality and social mobility.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Martha Minow Appointed University Professor
Former Law School dean receives Harvard’s highest academic appointment.
by John S. Rosenberg
Court Filings Allege Discrimination Against Asian-Americans in Admissions
Motions for summary judgment outline plaintiff’s allegation of discrimination, and Harvard’s defense of its admissions program.
by Brandon J. Dixon
Harvard Will Adjust Coaches’ Pay, Per State Law—Updated
Harvard Athletics overhauls coaches’ compensation.
by Lydialyle Gibson
A New Head Curator for the Harvard Art Museums
Korean art expert Soyoung Lee will join the museums in September.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova