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

Evelyn Hu and Joost Vlassak

Harvard mulls new undergraduate degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering

Harvard develops two new courses of study.

Harvard College unveils new alcohol policy

Changes affect House formals and private parties

Harvard College admissions rate falls to 5.9 percent for class of 2016

Acceptances issued for class of 2016

Harvard tuition rises to $54,496; financial aid also increases

Financial aid also rises.

A life-size model of a renovated Old Quincy suite includes a hallway, a "cluster" common room, a bathroom, a single bedroom, and a double bedroom set up in the parking garage at One Western Avenue, where contractors, architects and administrators can tour the mock-up. Click the "right arrow" below or use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to see more images.

Quincy House renovation display models: image gallery

View images of mock-ups of the new room layouts.

Suzy Nelson

Dean of student life Suzy Nelson accepts post at Colgate University

Suzy Nelson will become dean of the college at Colgate University.

Harvard College applications decline 2 percent

A 2 percent decline follows years of growth.

Harvard College early action admits 772 for class of 2016

As early action resumes, 4,231 applied to College class of 2016.

Leverett House’s McKinlock Hall

Harvard Leverett House renewal 2013

Original Leverett House structure slated for work in 2013-2014

Harvard College reports 4,245 early-action applicants for class of 2016

First admissions season since early action reinstated