University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades
The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.
How Bill Marden got into Harvard and fulfilled the language requirement
How Bill Marden got into Harvard and fulfilled the language requirement.
Renewing and renovating the Houses for Harvard undergraduates
Dunster House will get the first makeover as part of a project to renovate Harvard's Houses. Students will take up temporary residence at the Inn at Harvard.
Harvard news: solar cells, edX rolls out, Drew Faust on TV, and more
Harvard's largest solar installation, edX develops, Drew Faust’s research becomes a TV program, the Gilgamesh sculpture, and more
Harvard women's rugby named varsity sport
Strong club team begins varsity play in 2013-2014
The Harvard College Europe Program launches
A new College program lets students experience European answers to the challenges of the modern world.
Harvard health services names Barreira director
Mental-health specialist has been active in undergraduate care
Harvard's Dunster House first to be renewed under $1-billion plan
Lessons learned in renewing the smallest River House will guide a multidecade upgrade of undergraduate housing.
Harvard faculty-administration tensions over personal financial planning
In a fiscally constrained era, faculty-administration tensions arise.
Barney Frank and Andy Samberg at Harvard College Class Day 2012 (video)
Congressman and comedian entertain and advise graduating seniors
Harvard College admissions yield 81 percent, highest in more than 40 years
Highest rate in more than 40 years