University News

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

Harvard Magazine Questionnaire: The True Cost of Grade Inflation

A faculty committee is recommending changes to grading at Harvard College to limit an overabundance of A's. Add your voice to the conversation.

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

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College Juniors Seniors Back to Campus Spring Semester

After a successful fall term, but with coronavirus protocols still in place, an attempt to accommodate more undergraduates in residence

by John S. Rosenberg

Appeals Court Rules in Harvard’s Favor in Admissions Lawsuit

The latest ruling in a yearslong lawsuit alleging that the College’s admissions process discriminates against Asian-Americans 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Arts and Sciences Report Pandemic Hiring Finances

…prompting a different kind of Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual report.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Fewer Grad Students No Spring Recess

Harvard continues to change with the coronavirus.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard President Bacow on pandemic and after

President Bacow remains positive despite the pandemic.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s fall semester: an update

A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus

by John S. Rosenberg

Admissions Lawsuit, Round Two

Appellate arguments are heard in a closely watched admissions case. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“Find Your Way to Heal This World”

A virtual Convocation for the College class of 2024

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Announces Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Sheree Ohen appointed as inaugural associate dean

by Jacob Sweet