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.
Tracy K. Smith Named Harvard Arts Medalist
The U.S. poet laureate will be honored on May 2.
Massachusetts Turnpike Will be Rebuilt at Grade
Massachusetts transportation officials plan to rebuild Turnpike at grade—opening Harvard parcels.
Will future online education become limited to professional degrees?
Harvard and MIT experiences suggest a more constrained vision for massive free courses.
College Admits 13.4 Percent of Early-Action Applicants
More women in science, and a steady increase in Asian-American admits
Sexual Harassment and Assault Reports Increase in 2018
The University reports on a continuing trend—and commits to improving the community’s culture.
Harvard Commencement
The German chancellor will deliver the Commencement address on May 30, 2019.
Harvard Finances 2018
A survey of the University’s annual financial report
Harvard scientists and others honored
National Academy and NIH notables, and a pioneering Crimson leader
New Radcliffe dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin has a blueprint for action
New Radcliffe dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin has a blueprint for action.
by Oset Babür
Harvard Arts and Sciences Faculty and Finances
A growing, and more scientific, professoriate and a budget breakthrough