University News

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

Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades

The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard news: Southeast Asian studies, biotech fellows, digital journalism

Harvard news: Southeast Asian studies, biotech fellows, digital journalism, and more

A letter from the editor

An editor's guide to this issue’s perspectives on teaching and learning

Life in the Harvard Houses, now being renewed

The singular character of the College’s residences, now in renewal

by Craig Lambert

2013 Nobel laureate in chemistry Martin Karplus '51 describes life and work

Harvard chemist Martin Karplus speaks to the press.

Harvard professor Martin Karplus Nobel Prize chemistry

Richards professor of chemistry emeritus, two others recognized for modeling complex chemical systems

Faust states Harvard will not divest fossil fuel holdings

Despite student pressure, President Faust says divestment is not “warranted or wise.”

Reza Aslan discusses bestseller "Zealot" at Harvard Divinity School

The author discusses his bestseller, Zealot, at Harvard Divinity School.

Sarah Thomas will assume second head role as Larsen Librarian for Harvard's FAS

The vice president for the Harvard Libraries has in addition been named Larsen Librarian for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Video capture studio to open in Harvard's Widener Library

A brand-new video-capture studio is slated to open this fall.