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.
New University technology vice provost and leadership gift at HSPH
On the verge of Harvard’s capital campaign, bolstering teaching at the University and the School of Public Health
Harvard’s past president endorses online education
Harvard’s president emeritus embraces online learning.
Harvard Kennedy School forum debates US military action in Syria
In a mock vote, 55 percent of the audience opposes airstrikes.
President Drew Faust welcomes the Harvard community to a new academic year
President Faust greets the Harvard community with a measured message of hope.
Online collaboration advances teaching platform
The Harvard-MIT online-teaching venture joins with the search, software, and cellphone giant to make its technology widely available.
Quincy House's twenty-first-century Stone Hall is dedicated
Quincy House’s renovated wing honors passionate Harvardian Robert G. Stone Jr. ’45.
HarvardX, edX, and MOOCs proving effective at educating
edX and other MOOC providers expand offerings, assess effectiveness, and move toward course credit.
Harvard College's 2013 Freshman Convocation
At Freshman Convocation, Harvard’s class of 2017 hears encouraging advice.
Harvard President Drew Faust at morning prayers
President Drew Faust at morning prayers in Memorial Church
Faust sets Harvard e-mail search guidelines
President Faust sets interim guidelines for Harvard investigations.