University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades
The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.
A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard
Taking stock of a pandemic year, President Bacow sketches how Harvard might change—and where it will not.
Harvard Commencement Virtual Again Ruth Simmons Speaker
The 370th degree-conferral will be online for the second consecutive year—with Ruth Simmons as guest speaker.
SFFA Supreme Court Appeal of Harvard Admissions Lawsuit
As expected, the anti-affirmative-action advocate appeals after losing in lower court rounds.
The Xfund’s liberal-arts entrepreneurs
The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.
Adams House exit, IOP adviser removed, admissions avalanche, and more
Adams House changing of rhe guard, Institute of Politics controversy, an avalanche of applications, and more
Thirty-two Students Removed from Harvard Housing during Fall Semester
Community Council report on COVID-19 compliance
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard’s new Science and Engineering Complex
A new center for engineering and applied sciences—finally
Harvard’s annual financial report
The pandemic—and prospects for the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Harvard FAS dean’s annual report
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report on the professoriate—and the challenges of making it more diverse
Timely guidance for colleges enrolling first-generation and low-income students
Rachel Gable’s research on helping first-generation and low-income students succeed at elite colleges