University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Summers Takes Leave Amid Harvard Probe
Previously undisclosed Epstein links to Harvard affiliates leads to a University review.
Harvard and the working class
The chasm between elite academia and working-class Americans—and how to bridge it
Harvard College social-club sanctions controversy
The College’s social-club sanctions remain highly controversial.
Harvard campus construction continues
Still more construction projects on tap
Harvard reduces graduate-student admissions
Financial pressures force the faculty to trim doctoral admissions.
Harvard College class schedule math requirement
The College adopts a new class schedule, and renews the quantitative requirement with a nod toward data science.
Harvard graduate students to receive lower stipend increases
Harvard limits stipend increases to 1.5 percent for the next academic year.
Engaging with “Inclusion” at Harvard
President Faust’s task force hosts a University-wide discussion on April 5.
by Oset Babür
Harvard College Admits 5.2 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2021
The admission rate decreased, barely, to 5.20 percent, from last year’s 5.22 percent.
Ashton Carter to Harvard Kennedy School
The former U.S. Secretary of Defense rejoins the faculty in a new role.
Harvard plans significant data science institute
Unveiling a University research initiative