University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Faculty Debate Plan to Cap A Grades
At a lively meeting, faculty members weighed a grade inflation plan that most agreed is imperfect.
Passing of color to sophomore class revived as a Harvard tradition
A Harvard tradition of passing colors down from graduating seniors to rising sophomores is revived.
The Harvard College class of 2016 celebrates convocation
The Harvard College class of 2016 celebrates convocation with addresses by deans and President Drew Faust
Harvard Memorial Church Morning Prayers
President Faust welcomes new Pusey Minister Jonathan L. Walton to Harvard’s Memorial Church.
Harvard undergraduate academic misconduct investigated
More than 100 undergraduates are under investigation for exam collaboration or plagiarism.
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