University News

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

Harvard Graduates Can Donate Directly to Their Houses on Housing Day

A new initiative encourages small-dollar donations for improving student life.

by Schuyler Velasco

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

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.