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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

Harvard College applications increase for class of 2017

Applications rise slightly more than 2 percent from last year.

Harvard's Faust, Dean Jay Harris speak to faculty about cheating investigation

Harvard leaders address College cheating investigation

Harvard news: Allston development, education dean, social investing

Harvard news: Allston development, education dean departs, social investing, multimillion-dollar gifts to universities, and more

Harvard College reports on cheating investigation

Harvard College imposes penalties severe following investigation of undergraduate academic misconduct

Harvard College disciplines students in cheating inquiry

Three-quarters of students investigated were required to withdraw or placed on probation

Harvard College early admits up 16 percent

More applicants seek, and are granted, early-action admissions decisions.

Zimbabwe Rhodes winners boost Harvard’s 2013 total to nine.

Zimbabwe winners boost Harvard’s 2013 scholars total to nine.

Seven Harvard Students Rhodes Scholars

Seven Yale students, two each from Cornell and Stanford, and one from Brown also honored.

Campaign co-chair Glenn Hutchins donates $30-million to Harvard house renewal

Glenn Hutchins ’77, J.D.-M.B.A. ’83, co-chair of FAS campaign, makes a $30-million gift.

Helen Vendler on admitting and nurturing creative undergraduates

Helen Vendler on how to welcome and nurture the poets and painters of the future