University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard College Shutters Dudley Community, Lays Off Writing Center Director
FAS leaders say restructuring will be complete by mid-October.
Harvard’s Houghton Library to be renovated
A renovation to make Houghton Library “open to all”
by Jacob Sweet
Debating Diversity
Closing arguments in the admissions lawsuit, and affirmative action in broader context
Winthrop House tensions and government department concerns
Winthrop House tensions and government department concerns
Protesters Disrupt the President
Fossil-fuel and prison divestment activists interrupt a discussion on economic inequality.
Harvard Fencing Coach Peter Brand's Real Estate Transactions Scrutinized
Head fencing coach Peter Brand allegedly sold his Needham home to the father of a prospective fencer at an inflated price.
Harvard course requirements quantitative reasoning
How Harvard will structure its General Education “quantitative reasoning” requirement
Harvard College course shopping period
Undergraduates’ flexibility in registering for courses is retained for at least a year or two.
College Admits 4.5 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2023
And the term bill approaches $70,000
Harvard Lowell House changes portraits display
A meaningful change in the images on display in the renewed Lowell House
Harvard President Bacow academic freedom China
The president addresses fraught issues at a delicate time in China.