University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Undergraduates Discuss a Changing University
A student panel grapples—civilly—with shifting policies and differing opinions.
Harvard Allows 40 Percent of Undergraduates Return Fall Semester
Freshmen and others on campus this fall, seniors in spring; plus calendar changes, no change in cost of attendance, and other details released
Harvard Single-Gender Club Rules Rescinded
Facing legal challenges, the University does away with its controversial regulations on final clubs, fraternities, and sororities.
College Yield Drops 3 Percent Since COVID-19
Some students have deferred their enrollment to next year.
Harvard fall plans informed by other northeastern colleges
Fall academic plans from four different New England institutions—and what Harvard faces
How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Fall semester interrupted, a century ago
by Matteo Wong
Choices challenges facing Harvard approaching fall
The choices and challenges facing the University and the Harvard community
Harvard College Outlines Fall Residence and Teaching Option
Dean Claudine Gay outlines “minimal,” “moderate,” and “full” residential scenarios, and the hurdles that have to be overcome.
New Faculty Deans for Cabot, Eliot, Kirkland, Quincy and Winthrop Houses
Cabot, Eliot, Kirkland, Quincy and Winthrop Houses will have new leadership starting July 1
Harvard Commencement 2020
Details of the virtual degree-conferral ceremonies
Harvard fall coronavirus decisions
The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond