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.
Pianist Aristo Sham ’19 on the world stage
Aristo Sham ’19 takes first place at the New York International Piano Competition.
Katherine O’Dair to replace Stephen Lassonde as dean of students
O’Dair will begin as the new dean of students in August.
Harvard’s 365th Commencement
Harvard goes Hollywood for Commencement, with sunny scenery, but sober talk.
Harvard 365th Commencement highlights
A multitalented student, political zingers, a retiring Commencement directors, final-club ribbing, and more
Harvard business engineering schools in Allston
Amid an Allston building boom, the first new academic ties between Harvard Business School and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Harvard’s class scheduling for Allston campus
How to improve class scheduling—now, and when College classes cross the Charles River for the new engineering complex in Allston.
Currier House chiefs, Harvard College Professors, top teachers, and more
Currier House chiefs, Harvard College Professors, top teachers, and more
Final clubs, conflicts of interest, improving writing, and more
Final-club sanctions, a new Corporation member, medical conflicts of interest, MIT capital campaign, and improving student writing
by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Aidan Langston
Freedom of Association and Final Clubs
Faculty members debate final clubs and freedom of association.
Final Club Fallout
Harvardians react to social-club sanctions.