University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

The True Cost of Grade Inflation at Harvard

How an abundance of A’s created “the most stressed-out world of all.”

by Lindsay Mitchell

“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

Harvard Athletics overhauls coaches’ compensation. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Soyoung Lee named chief curator at the Harvard Art Museums

Korean art expert Soyoung Lee will join the museums in September.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

University People

S. Allen Counter, undergraduate-education dean, teaching prizes, and more

New deans, graduate student union, faculty diversity, and a final-club update

Two new deans, a graduate-student union, modest gains in faculty diversity, and a final-club update

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Brevia

Mass Hall makeover, Adams House renewal on deck, quantitative biology, and more