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

Old Quincy is Harvard's first modernized undergraduate House

Harvard opens its first modernized House.

Harvard news: College dean, HarvardX, socially responsive investing, and more

Harvard news: College dean, HarvardX, socially responsive investing, library leaders, and more

Harvard files Institutional Master Plan for Allston with City of Boston

The University details its 10-year aspirations for development on the other side of the Charles River.

In Harvard’s Arts and Sciences faculty, efforts to find more tenure-track women

In the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, efforts are under way to attract more tenure-track women.

Lawyer James Ryan at Harvard Graduate School of Education

Lawyer James Ryan, new dean of Harvard Graduate School of Education, is a scholar and champion of equal educational opportunity.

by Lincoln Caplan

An outside review of Harvard's e-mail reviews and policies

An outside review of Harvard's e-mail reviews finds further problems of policy and execution.

Harvard's fiscal picture on verge of capital campaign

Putting The Harvard Campaign in fiscal context

Harvard's Science Center plaza revived

The Science Center plaza, renovated, becomes a Harvard crossroads.

Harvard's fundraising drive in perspective

The president and provost put The Harvard Campaign in perspective.

How the Internet has leveled the playing field in numerous public realms

The Internet has led to cultural and economic changes that tilt power away from large organizations, argues Nicco Mele in a new book.

by Elizabeth Gudrais