University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Mark Carney on the Limits of Soft Power
At the 2026 Davos summit, the Canadian prime minister echoes Harvard’s Joseph Nye.
Harvard elects Lawrence Bacow president
Lawrence S. Bacow named Harvard’s twenty-ninth president
FAS dean to step down and more
FAS dean to step down, John Lewis to speak at Commencement, Hillary Clinton at Radcliffe, and more
Fossil-fuel-free goal, shopping week RIP, and more
News briefs, from green-energy goals and a move to course preregistration to final-club final sanctions
Advanced Standing reduced at Harvard
Course credit toward fast-tracking the A.B. is eliminated.
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.
“Our Towns” highlights a positive force in American life
James ’70 and Deborah Fallows ’71 explore “what the hell is happening in America.”
Harvard College to Merge Freshmen, Student Life Offices
A change meant to unify the four-year undergraduate experience
Harvard College Admits 4.6 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2022
Low-income students make up a record 20.3 percent of admits.
$10 Million for a More Inclusive Faculty
And other recommendations for diversity at Harvard