University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Graduates Can Donate Directly to Their Houses on Housing Day
A new initiative encourages small-dollar donations for improving student life.
Taking Stock of Harvard’s Athletics Culture
Outgoing athletics director Bob Scalise on recruitment, sports and society, and the educational role of sports
Sexual Assault and Harassment on College Campuses
Results from the second campus survey of sexual misconduct show that sexual assault and harassment remain serious problems at institutions of higher education nationwide.
Free speech and civil discourse promoted at Harvard
Opening-days messages focus on free speech and civil discourse within Harvard.
Harvard College admissions process upheld
The College’s admissions office does not discriminate against Asian-Americans, a federal judge ruled on October 1.
Full Report: Harvard’s Use of Race in Admissions Upheld
The College’s admissions office does not discriminate against Asian-Americans, a federal judge ruled October 1.
Harvard Arts and Sciences Academic Priorities and Finances
Claudine Gay’s annual report to the faculty outlines broad goals—and challenging circumstances.
Court Upholds Harvard’s Race-Conscious Admissions Program
Harvard’s admissions policies do not discriminate against Asian-American applicants, a federal judge ruled today.
Lowell House Renovations: An Inside Look
Historic Lowell House’s renovations bring a mixture of old and new, painstakingly refurbished and constructed.
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Reviews Athletics
Dean Claudine Gay focuses on student experience, sports culture, and strategic planning.
Harvard President Bacow Morning Prayers Free Speech
President Bacow, at Morning Prayers, and deans, welcoming students, open the semester by addressing community values in a time of divisive discourse.