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.
Results of Sexual Conduct Survey released by Harvard and AAU
President Drew Faust calls results “deeply troubling” for Harvard and higher education.
Harvard public service gift
Harvard gift supports undergraduate curriculum and fellowships
Harvard Freshman Convocation 2015
President Faust and administrators speak on themes of diversity, community building, and self-discovery.
by Laura Levis
Harvard President Faust on diversity at Morning Prayers
A beginning-of-term talk on being "generous listeners," as litigation about admissions and diversity proceeds anew
Harvard's fall-semester agenda
Freshman convocation, Morning Prayers, and pending news on the University's agenda as the academic year begins
HILT explores innovative learning spaces at Harvard
Exploring innovative learning spaces at Harvard
by Zara Zhang
Harvard’s Lowell House to be renewed in 2017
Full construction will begin in June 2017.
by Laura Levis
The 25th anniversary of Harvard women's lacrosse national championship
Twenty-five years on, the national championship women’s lacrosse team of 1990 looks back.
by Zara Zhang
Commencement costs strain low-income students’ budgets
Commencement costs strain low-income students’ budgets.
by Zara Zhang
Natalie Portman ’03 Speaks at Harvard College Class Day 2015
At Harvard College Class Day, the actress urges class members to forge their own paths.
by Laura Levis