University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Undergraduates Discuss a Changing University
A student panel grapples—civilly—with shifting policies and differing opinions.
Home Among Strangers
A recent graduate visits Harvard during a semi-normal semester
President Bacow Reviews Harvard Climate Actions
A summary of current work—and an important new appointment
A Harvard “As Humane as It Is Humbling”: Morning Prayers
In Memorial Church, and at other opening-days exercises, President Bacow encourages the community to “excel in small moments.”
Convocation Welcomes Classes of 2024 and 2025 to Campus
President Bacow and Harvard College Dean Khurana welcome the Class of 2025 and, for the first time in-person, the Class of 2024.
A Nearly Normal First-Year Move-In
Arriving students animate Harvard Yard
The Art of the Dean
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences leader’s plans before and beyond the pandemic
Harvard Class of 2025 Needs Overflow Housing
The College announces additional housing, move-in protocols for oversized first-year class.
by Jacob Sweet
The future of teaching
Pilot program points to the potential of hybrid instruction.
Harvard Graduation Morning Exercises Commencement 2021
The Morning Exercises—further adapted for the era of COVID and streaming—come with strong messages about racial justice.
The Baccalaureate—and Proliferating Graduations 2021
President Bacow on reconnecting with other people, and new First-Gen and LGBTQ+ graduation celebrations join the roster