University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Three Harvard Alumni and a Former Postdoc Named MacArthur Fellows
A labor economist, an organic chemist, a physicist, and a memory researcher were honored with 2026 “genius” grants.
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
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
Cost of Attendance Will Increase 3 Percent in 2018-19
The cost of attendance will be $67,580 next year, up from $65,609 this year.
Students from Parkland speak on gun violence
Students from Parkland, Florida, speak on gun violence.
FAS Dean Mike Smith to Step Down
Incoming president Lawrence S. Bacow will name his successor.
Emma Dench named dean of Harvard graduate school
Interim leader of the graduate school now succeeds Xiao-Li Meng.
Hillary Clinton to receive Radcliffe Medal
The ceremony will take place during Commencement week on May 25.
by Oset Babür