University News

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

FAS Cuts Science Ph.D. Admissions By Half

Backing off plans for more drastic reductions, the division still faces a long-term deficit.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Graduate Students Vote to Unionize

The outcome means that thousands of graduate students can begin collective bargaining with the University. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will speak at Harvard Class Day

The decorated author is best known for her novels and feminist writing. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Wim Wenders delivers the third Norton Lecture on Cinema

Wim Wenders delivers the final installment in the 2018 Norton Lectures on Cinema. 

by Sophia Nguyen

A Progress Report on Faculty Diversity

Progress and barriers to diversifying Harvard’s faculty

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Advanced Standing reduced at Harvard

Course credit toward fast-tracking the A.B. is eliminated.

by John S. Rosenberg

First-Gen policies, Smith Center services, and more

First-Gen policies, Smith Center services, and more University news

Professor Jorge Domínguez faces “full and fair review”

Professor Jorge Domínguez is placed on administrative leave.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“Our Towns” highlights a positive force in American life

James ’70 and Deborah Fallows ’71 explore “what the hell is happening in America.”

by Lincoln Caplan

Harvard Commencement 2018

Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations