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.
College admits 14.5 percent of early applicants
Harvard briefly abandoned early action a decade ago. Now, the admissions dean says the program is the “new normal.”
Harvard faculty divisions social clubs
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences remains sharply divided about sanctions and multiple, conflicting goals.
Harvard President Faust on “these unsettling times”
President Drew Faust addresses the faculty on undocumented students, research funding, endowments in a new era
Harvard final clubs and sports sexism
The College struggles with single-gender final clubs—and sexist behavior by sports teams.
Harvard faculty defers vote on final-club sanctions
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences will extend its contentious deliberations into the spring semester.
Harvard Final Club disputes
Unresolved issues as faculty vote on sanctions approaches
Harvard Faculty Debate Social Club Sanctions
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences debates a controversial policy that would punish students in single-gender social groups.
Jeremy Lin Gives Harvard $1 million for aid, arena
NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.
Harvard Notifies Thousands in Admissions Lawsuit
The College notifies tens of thousands of applicants about the request for admissions data.
Can Harvard Advance Social Justice and Inclusion?
A new presidential task force attempts to square the demands of students with the University’s daily life.