University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths
A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.
Harvard Alumni Medalists Announced
Alumni Association announces Harvard Medalists.
Rapid Tests, in Time for Fall Surge
Rapid COVID-19 tests, of the kind that Michael Mina has been advocating since last year, are finally approved for home use.
Harvard’s new education master’s program
Harvard Graduate School of Education introduces core courses and a restructured professional curriculum.
Renovation and consolidation at Harvard COOP
Renovation and consolidation at a Harvard Square institution
Harvard’s COVID-19 spring and fall outlook
The spring semester, coronavirus KO’s in-person Commencement, and fall prospects
Harvard and sexual harassment: an apology for the past; new steps to end it now
A withering investigation of sexual harassment
Harvard reports on “net-zero” investment process
Harvard Management Company issues its first “Climate Report,” and an update on divestment advocacy, and other institutions’ progress
Allston expansion, admissions litigation, center for cities
Bigger Allston ambitions, an admissions-lawsuit appeal, and a new center for cities
Less construction ahead, quantum science and engineering, and more
Less construction in prospect, quantum science and engineering, and more
Harvard College Announces Class of 2025 Admissions Decisions
Harvard admits a record-low 3.4 percent of applicants
by Jacob Sweet