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.

Arts and sciences faculty discuss effective approaches to teaching and learning

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences convenes professors to talk about activity-based learning

Harvard's congressional contingent loses its lone woman, Jane Harman

The departure of Jane Harman, J.D. '69, returns the Harvard contingent's total to 31.

Harvard grad Molly Swenson an "American Idol" contender

Recent grad heads west for musical date with destiny.

Scientists confirm Vladimir Nabokov's theory about butterfly migration

Harvard biologist Naomi Pierce confirms the Russian author's theory about the winged creatures' migration and evolution.

New summer research programs unveiled for undergraduates

Opportunities to explore social sciences across the disciplines, and business-oriented subjects

President Faust kicks off the "Harvard in Motion" walking and running program

Kicking off a program that aims to make Harvard and the surrounding community less sedentary

Harvard Business School revises M.B.A. curriculum

Beyond case-method classes at Harvard Business School

Undergraduate House renovation progresses at Harvard

“Old Quincy” renovation will test designs and construction for comprehensive modernization of undergraduate residences.

Almost 35,000 applicants for Harvard College class of 2015

The number of applicants for the College class of 2015 is almost 15 percent higher than last year's.

President Faust announces search committee for new provost, seeks nominations

President Faust announces a search committee and invites nominations.