University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Undergraduates Discuss a Changing University
A student panel grapples—civilly—with shifting policies and differing opinions.
Bill Gates talks with students
The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will speak at Harvard Class Day
The decorated author is best known for her novels and feminist writing.
Harvard elects Lawrence Bacow president
Lawrence S. Bacow named Harvard’s twenty-ninth president
Fossil-fuel-free goal, shopping week RIP, and more
News briefs, from green-energy goals and a move to course preregistration to final-club final sanctions
Advanced Standing reduced at Harvard
Course credit toward fast-tracking the A.B. is eliminated.
First-Gen policies, Smith Center services, and more
First-Gen policies, Smith Center services, and more University news
Harvard Commencement 2018
Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations
Harvard College to Merge Freshmen, Student Life Offices
A change meant to unify the four-year undergraduate experience
Harvard College Admits 4.6 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2022
Low-income students make up a record 20.3 percent of admits.
Cost of Attendance Will Increase 3 Percent in 2018-19
The cost of attendance will be $67,580 next year, up from $65,609 this year.