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.

by Jonathan Shaw

Faculty discusses Harvard College honor code

The faculty discusses College academic conduct.

Harvard College applications flatten

After a period of strong growth, a plateau

Harvard College Dunster House renewal

Design details released for the first whole-House renewal

Harvard College dean Rakesh Khurana

Becomes chief administrator for student life and activities

Harvard Football defeats Yale Seventh time in a row

Seven straight wins against Yale, and a shared Ivy title

by Cleat

Harvard schools' campaign announcements

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard School of Public Health, and Radcliffe Institute detail campaign goals

Harvard College early admissions increase

Getting a jump on Harvard College’s class of 2018

Harvard renews undergraduate houses, announces Winthrop House will close in 2016

Harvard will begin work in 2016, after assessing projects at Quincy, Leverett, and Dunster.

Dean Michael D. Smith discusses goals for the $2.5-billion FAS campaign

Dean Michael D. Smith discusses the priorities of the $2.5-billion FAS campaign.

Harvard College Connection aims to get low-income students to apply to college

A new website and video aim to persuade low-income students to apply to college.