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.
The New Republican Mavericks of Cambridge
After the Harvard Republican Club publicly repudiated Donald Trump, students reflect on the group’s future.
Harvard renovates Allston basketball arena
A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.
Harvard Capital Campaign $7 Billion
University donors set a new higher-education standard—and fundraising continues.
Harvard President Faust Morning Prayers
President Faust at Morning Prayers
Convocation 2016: “I Urge You to Be Idealists”
“Talk a lot, listen even more,” Faust urged first-years. “And listen generously, so that others may take risks, too.”
Harvard fall semester schedule
Harvard bestirs itself for the fall term.
Harvard House renewal gains and challenges
Three projects in, some physical and financial assessments
News briefs: summer 2016
Chao Center, a Law School alumnus as vice-presidential nominee, sexual-assault lexicon, Gen Ed transition, and more
Undergraduate admissions challenges, faculty diversity
Continuing challenges to undergraduate-admissions policies, and diversifying faculties
Pranks in Pusey Library
A retrospective on the Lampoon’s 140 years of mischief