University News


Harvard College Admits Class of 2028

A smaller undergraduate applicant cohort—the first since Supreme Court ended affirmative action 

by John S. Rosenberg

Undergraduate Workers Unionize

College students join a nationwide movement to secure better wages and workplace conditions. 

by Nina Pasquini

Mick Mulvaney Changes His Mind

You should, too, says President Trump’s former chief of staff.

by Max J. Krupnick

Arts and Sciences: Strong Finances, and an Aging Faculty

Highlights from the dean’s annual report  

by John S. Rosenberg

Breaking Ground in Allston

Building begins for the enterprise research campus.

by Jonathan Shaw

What Can Be Done About Gun Violence?

ATF director Steven Dettelbach discusses background checks, assault weapon bans, and an “overwhelming problem.” 

by Lydialyle Gibson

A Smaller Surplus—and Endowment Returns Turn Positive

Harvard’s new financial team reports fiscal 2023 results.  

by John S. Rosenberg

AI and Democracy

The implications for campaigns and elections raise concern

by Aden Barton

New Dean for Public Health

Environmental scientist and endocrinologist Andrea Baccarelli studies the biological impacts of pollution.

by Max J. Krupnick

“Let Us Be Courageous Together”

Claudine Gay’s presidential installation

News in Brief

New Divinity and Engineering and Applied Sciences deans, Kennedy School and Art Museums departures, and more