University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths
A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.
Undergraduate courses at the Graduate School of Design
Design courses enlarge the College curriculum.
21,000 Hours
President Larry Bacow’s first Freshman Convocation
First-Gen Orientation
Harvard’s inaugural pre-orientation program for low-income freshmen
“This Entire Campus Belongs to You”
Harvard begins a program to acclimate freshmen from “historically marginalized communities.”
A New Front in the Battle Over Affirmative Action
In admissions lawsuit, a test for affirmative action at Harvard and in higher education
Court Filings Allege Discrimination Against Asian-Americans in Admissions
Motions for summary judgment outline plaintiff’s allegation of discrimination, and Harvard’s defense of its admissions program.
Harvard president Drew Faust in perspective
Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective
A celebration of Matthew Meselson
A symposium honors a scientist who championed biological and chemical weapons control.
Harvard Commencement morning exercises 2018
The 367th Commencement: the student speakers, the honorary-degree recipients, and the full spectacle of Harvard’s Morning Exercises
After Five Decades, Dean Dingman Bids Harvard Farewell
This summer, Tom Dingman will retire after 13 years as dean of freshmen and a 45-year career at Harvard.