University News

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

Government Seeks More Harvard Admissions Data

Justice Department says it needs proof that Harvard is complying with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.

by Jonathan Shaw

Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook speaks at Harvard College Class Day 2014

Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook and Lean In gave the Senior Class Day speech for 2014.

2014 Baccalaureate urges action for sake of better human community

Faust tells seniors to act for a better human community.

Thoughts on the new honor code at Harvard

The College’s new honor code prompts historical—and student—reflections on moral education.

by Suzanne Smith

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.