University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
Vivek Murthy, embattled surgeon general nominee, class day speaker at HMS
The embattled nominee for surgeon general will address medical and dental school graduates.
Temple Grandin speaks on autism at Harvard
The professor of animal science discusses autism and visual thinking.
Harvard College class of 2018 admissions
Admissions rate 5.9 percent; term bill rises to $58,607
No shame in Harvard loss to Michigan State
Gutsy play ends in 80-73 loss.
At Harvard, Dava Sobel discusses what convinced Copernicus to publish his work
At Harvard, Dava Sobel discusses the conversation that convinced Copernicus to publish his lifework.
'Nobel Prize of Water' awarded to John Briscoe
'Nobel Prize of Water' given to Harvard professor for "unparalleled contributions" to global water resource management
Harvard Business School launches HBX, a new online education platform
The first separate online-learning venture from one of the professional schools
Harvard beats Cincinnati in NCAA basketball
Twelfth-seeded Crimson beat fifth-seeded Cincinnati in NCAA basketball.
At Harvard, a special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection
A special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection.
Harvard reflects on the life of Nelson Mandela
The University celebrates the life and legacy of the South African leader.