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

News in Brief

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

AI in the Academy

Generative AI can enhance teaching and learning but augurs a shift to oral forms of student assessment.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Responds to Violence in Israel

As war in the Middle East rages, a war of words is fought at Harvard.

by Max J. Krupnick

Economist Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

She identified key drivers of gender differences in the labor market.

by Jonathan Shaw

“What Happened to the Dream?”

Loretta Lynch on pendulum of progress

by Max J. Krupnick

Arts and Sciences’ New Look

Harvard’s FAS debuts a new leader and look—and discusses grading.

by John S. Rosenberg

The GOP’s Return to Ideas?

Proposing a new Republican platform

by Max J. Krupnick

Five Harvardians win MacArthur Fellowships

Historian Imani Perry wins for her scholarship on black Americans’ resistance to racism

by Lydialyle Gibson

Alumnus Moungi Bawendi Shares Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Chemist revolutionized production process of quantum dots

by Max J. Krupnick

“The Promise of This New Presidency”

Harvard officially installs Claudine Gay, its thirtieth leader.