University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Divinity School Sets New Priorities
After two years of turmoil, Dean Marla Frederick describes a more pluralistic future for the institution’s culture and curriculum.
DACA Deferred
Immigration issues in the Harvard community
College delays General-Education curriculum
A surprising change in plans to revise the College course of study
Harvard fundraiser Tamara Rogers stepping down
As vice president, she directed the historic multibillion-dollar Harvard Campaign.
Hasty Pudding Announces 2018's Man and Woman of the Year
Mila Kunis and Paul Rudd will be receive their awards on January 25 and February 2, respectively.
by Oset Babür
Harvard Will Likely Hold New Graduate-Student Union Election
A final vote tally finds that 1,526 students voted against forming a labor union and 1,396 voted in favor.
Harvard Overseer and HAA Director official candidates for 2018
The official nominees for 2018 are announced.
Congress taxes Harvard, other endowments
The new law imposes a levy on investment income for the first time.
North Carolina Firm Buys Brattle Street Buildings
A North Carolina-based investment firm has purchased 1-8 and 17-41A Brattle Street.
by Oset Babür
Bryan Stevenson on the Evolution of White Supremacy
“I don’t think slavery ended in 1865 —I think it just evolved. I think it turned into decades of terrorism and violence and lynching.”
College Admits 14.5 Percent of Early-Action Applicants
The admissions office reports a slight increase in first-generation admits.