University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Your Views on Harvard’s Standoff, Antisemitism, and More
Readers comment on the controversial July-August cover, authoritarianism, and scientific research.
Harvard College admissions rate falls to just over 6 percent for class of 2015
The College offers admission to 2,158 out of nearly 35,000 applicants.
Read more about Samantha Power, influencer of Obama's Libya policy
The human-rights activist as presidential adviser
Professors discuss bringing a global perspective into the classroom
The second Faculty of Arts and Sciences gathering on teaching and learning looks at the global perspective, involving professors active in Africa, China, and India.
Harvard president Drew Faust visits Chile and Brazil
President Faust visits Chile and Brazil.
National Endowment for the Humanities names Faust the 2011 Jefferson Lecturer
The award from the National Endowment for the Humanities honors distinguished intellectual achievement.
Accounts of the earthquake, tsunami, and life in Japan from alumni and faculty
A bulletin board for alumni in Japan, an op-ed recalling a visit to one of the most affected villages, and a look back at contemporary life before disaster struck
Wendel Meyer named acting minister of Harvard's Memorial Church
A former colleague of the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes will lead the church during the search for a permanent successor.
Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to speak at Harvard Commencement
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first female elected head of state, will address graduates and guests on May 26.
Computer scientist Leslie Valiant wins Turing Award
Recognized for fundamental contributions to computer science
Harvard men's basketball team clinches share of Ivy championship for first time
The Harvard men's basketball team clinched at least a share of the Ivy League championship for the first time in its history.