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.
Harvard professor Eric Mazur recognized for innovative teaching method
Award recognizes extraordinary innovation in higher education
Harvard College Class of 2018 Yield Remains 82 Percent
With early-action acceptances high, few chances for wait-listed applicants
Harvard College adopts honor code
Legislation on undergraduate academic integrity adopted
Harvard shift to course credits
Harvard rethinks how it counts classwork, amid evolving definitions of courses and teaching.
Harvard students interested in public health gain field experience in Brazil
Students spend their January term immersed in experiential learning.
Harvard College class of 2018 admissions
Admissions rate 5.9 percent; term bill rises to $58,607
Electronic communications policy draft released by Harvard for comment
The task force recommends a University-wide, mission-focused policy.
Kenneth C. Griffin gives Harvard $150 million, principally for financial aid
Kenneth C. Griffin ’89 jump-starts a major Harvard College campaign goal.
Rakesh Khurana appointed dean of Harvard College
Rakesh Khurana, a scholar of leadership development and psychology, becomes Harvard College dean.
Harvard College House renewal swing space
Renovating the Inn at Harvard for student swing space as College House renewal scales up