Harvard College

News, milestones, and profiles focused on the undergraduate experience.

View from a bridge with autumn trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Harvard Funds Student “Bridges” Projects

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

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Cambridge Scholars

Four moving on to further studies abroad 

Larry Wilmore delivers the Class Day address

Larry Wilmore Follows His Path

In his Class Day address, the television writer/producer encouraged students to follow their dreams  

by Max J. Krupnick

Standing Out, United

Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys. 

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

“The Wise Person Learns from All People”

In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.

by Jonathan Shaw

From left: Josiah Meadows, Pallas Chou, and Vig Hogg

The Student Commencement Speakers

A classicist-become venture capitalist, an enzyme scientist, and a Native American who survived a shocking trauma

by Max J. Krupnick

President Lawrence S. Bacow and his successor, FAS Dean Claudine Gay

Faculty Honors, and a Farewell

A changing of the guard, in Mass Hall and University Hall

by Jonathan Shaw

Montage of Harvey Mansfield at the podium with students in the foreground and the Yard in the background

Harvey Mansfield’s Last Class

After 60 years on the faculty, Harvard’s famous conservative is retiring.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Matthew Potts in Harvard's Memorial Church

Among the Brokenhearted

The ministry of Matthew Ichihashi Potts

by Nancy Walecki

The Near Eastern languages and civilizations building on Divinity Avenue

Albanian Joins the Language Curriculum

Harvard is the only Ivy League institution to offer the rare European language.

by Suzana Vuljevic

Dexter Gate

Harvard College Admits Class of 2027

A slightly smaller applicant pool, augmented financial aid, and higher term bills

by John S. Rosenberg