University News

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

Harvard Funds Student “Bridges” Projects

Eight new initiatives to build community on campus will get underway early next year. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Peter Marsden named dean for social sciences

The sociologist oversees a large Arts and Sciences division.

Harvard arts and sciences looks ahead

Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean Michael D. Smith looks beyond financial constraints to academic priorities, from better teaching to renovated undergraduate Houses.

The interdisciplinary social studies concentration celebrates 50 years

A groundbreaking undergraduate concentration celebrates half a century.

U.S. Sen. Scott Brown chides Harvard on ROTC

Scott Brown declares that Harvard should allow the military program to operate on campus.

Harvard College BGLT working group

Dean Evelynn Hammonds wants to consider "a number of important questions about BGLT student experiences."

The interdisciplinary social studies concentration celebrates 50 years

The interdisciplinary undergraduate concentration celebrates half a century of applying great thinkers' ideas to the problems of the world.

Opening days for Harvard College class of 2014

Freshmen are advised, “Embrace the awkward!"

Excerpts from President Faust's 2010 Baccalaureate address

Excerpts from President Faust's Baccalaureate address

2010 Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises with Natalie Zemon Davis and D.A. Powell

Historian Natalie Zemon Davis speaks on "The Possibilities of Friendship." Also featuring poet D.A. Powell with a vivid new work. [video/audio]

Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?

Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?