University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Sylvia Mathews Burwell and Michael S. Chae to Join Harvard Corporation
The alumni will fill two vacancies on the University’s governing board.
Hasty Pudding Announces 2019’s Man and Woman of the Year
Bryce Dallas Howard and Milo Ventimiglia will receive their awards on January 31 and February 8, respectively.
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 police and students, Title IX and more
Policing and students, Title IX changes, and public opinion toward higher education
Harvard design dean departs and other news
Harvard design dean departs and other news
Harvard degree-program affiliates in the 116th Congress
Degree-program affiliates now number 53, with 15 in the Senate and 38 in the House.