University News

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

Judge Dismisses Case Demanding Harvard Admissions Data

The government failed to meet procedural requirements before suing the University.

by Jonathan Shaw

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

by John S. Rosenberg , 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

Harvard College to Merge Freshmen, Student Life Offices

A change meant to unify the four-year undergraduate experience 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard College Admits 4.6 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2022

Low-income students make up a record 20.3 percent of admits. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

$10 Million for a More Inclusive Faculty

And other recommendations for diversity at Harvard

by Marina N. Bolotnikova