University News

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

House Committee Subpoenas Harvard Over Tuition Costs

The University must turn over all requested materials related to tuition and financial aid by mid-July. 

by Tamara Evdokimova

Toward Theater

An undergraduate concentration in “theater, dance, and media” comes into focus.

by John S. Rosenberg

On Your Honor

Implementing Harvard College’s honor code

Consciousness, and a Cure?

A newly identified group of neurons that play a role in consciousness may have implications for the treatment of schizophrenia.

by Laura Levis

2015 Dietary Recommendations Cover New Ground

Changes to guidelines for fats, cholesterol, meat, and sugar are among the highlights

by Jonathan Shaw

A New Portal for Allston

The Harvard-Allston Education Portal opens in new space at 224 Western Avenue.

by Stephanie Garlock

Deval L. Patrick Named 2015 Commencement Speaker

A first-generation Harvardian, the former Massachusetts governor will be “welcomed home” on May 28.

Reflecting on “The Great War at 100”

Scholars gathered by the Mahindra Humanities Center examine the wounds left by “the war to end all wars.”

by Sophia Nguyen

A New Era in Allston

After years of planning, significant development in Allston is imminent.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Men Keep Their Edge, Beat Columbia and Cornell

The Crimson remains tied with Yale atop the conference standings.

by David L. Tannenwald

Plans for Winthrop House Renewal Include Expansion

Renovation will include a five-story addition to Gore Hall.

by Jonathan Shaw