University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades

The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.

by Lydialyle Gibson

HGSE announces new teacher training program for undergraduates

With the largest gift in the school’s history, and $14.5 million in hand, the undergraduate program will launch next fall.

Harvard arts and sciences enrollment, faculty growth

Highlights from Dean Michael D. Smith’s annual report

Harvard to develop undergraduate concentration in theater, dance, and media

Harvard College plans a theater, dance, and media concentration.

Times columnist Nicholas Kristof speaks with Harvard president Drew Faust

The Harvard president touches on key issues in higher education.

Harvard freshmen tackle an Instagram scavenger hunt

On a scavenger hunt, freshmen find their sense of home.

Harvard's Dunster House community adjusts to relocation.

The Dunster House community adjusts to relocation.

by Francesca Annic...

Freshman convocation for Harvard College class of 2018

Applause and advice at Harvard’s Freshman Convocation

Harvard president Drew Faust at 2014 morning prayers

Harvard president Drew Faust welcomes the new school year at morning prayers.

An undergraduate's summer at Harvard

Thoughts on a summer in Cambridge

by Francesca Annic...

Dunster Demolition

An update on the first renovation of an entire Harvard House

by Francesca Annic...