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
College Admits 7.9 Percent of Early Applicants
Harvard goes test-optional through the class of 2030.
by Jacob Sweet
The Faculty Faces Its Future
Better results than expected during the pandemic, and a sweeping effort to plan for academic improvements
by John S. Rosenberg
Curating a More Diverse Campus Environment
A report and recommendations, from the FAS task force on signage and visual culture issues
by Lydialyle Gibson
After the Pandemic’s Peak
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future.
by John S. Rosenberg
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences Envisions Its Future
Post-pandemic, Harvard’s core faculty embraces new paradigms to adapt academically.
by John S. Rosenberg
Committee Recommends a More Transparent Tenure Process
Group finds that tenure is not broken but can use improvements.
by Jacob Sweet
Reopening. . .Carefully
Resuming Harvard in residence, with continuing coronavirus cautions
by John S. Rosenberg
"To Repair This Imperfect World"
Harvard teaching and learning conference on educating for a global, changed society
Home Among Strangers
A recent graduate visits Harvard during a semi-normal semester
by Meena Venkataramanan
President Bacow Reviews Harvard Climate Actions
A summary of current work—and an important new appointment
by Jonathan Shaw