University News

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

people stand at a table that reads "Harvard College Dean of Students Office First-Year Orientation"

Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths

A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.

by Jonathan Shaw

Rakesh and Stephanie Khurana of Cabot House, in front of their domain

Life in the Harvard Houses, now being renewed

The singular character of the College’s residences, now in renewal

by Craig Lambert

A call for more support for Harvard humanities concentrators post-graduation

A Harvard humanities graduate's call to action

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

The College class of 2017 receives its banner.

Harvard College's 2013 Freshman Convocation

At Freshman Convocation, Harvard’s class of 2017 hears encouraging advice.

Drew Faust

Harvard President Drew Faust at morning prayers

President Drew Faust at morning prayers in Memorial Church

Couches, a flat-screen TV, multicolored chairs, and a brand-new kitchen have transformed the basement of the newly renovated Old Quincy into an appealing community room.

Old Quincy is Harvard's first modernized undergraduate House

Harvard opens its first modernized House.

Donald Pfister

Harvard news: College dean, HarvardX, socially responsive investing, and more

Harvard news: College dean, HarvardX, socially responsive investing, library leaders, and more

Michael B. Keating and William F. Lee

An outside review of Harvard's e-mail reviews and policies

An outside review of Harvard's e-mail reviews finds further problems of policy and execution.

Michael B. Keating and William F. Lee

An assessment of the report detailing Harvard’s e-mail investigations

Assessing the Keating report on Harvard’s e-mail investigations

Drew Faust

Attorney Michael Keating’s initial findings on Harvard’s e-mail investigations

Attorney Michael Keating’s initial findings

The arch of the delicate Class of 1870 Gate acts like a raised eyebrow, perfectly framing a view of Holden Chapel's ornate blue gable. The gate has been locked for decades, preventing pedestrians along Massachusetts Avenue from entering the chapel's intimate courtyard.

A new Nieman Foundation e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates

A new e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates.