Harvard College

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

Stand-Up to Simmer Down

In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.

by Nina Pasquini

Harvey Mansfield’s Last Class

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

by Lydialyle Gibson

Among the Brokenhearted

The ministry of Matthew Ichihashi Potts

by Nancy Walecki

Albanian Joins the Language Curriculum

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

by Suzana Vuljevic

Harvard College Admits Class of 2027

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

by John S. Rosenberg

President Will No Longer Chair Faculty Meetings

Larry Bacow reforms another Harvard tradition.

by John S. Rosenberg

Adam Falk and Natalie Diaz at Phi Beta Kappa

Guest speakers for Commencement 2023 Literary Exercises  

by John S. Rosenberg

Who Teaches?

Undergraduates, their classes, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Brenda Tindal Named Inaugural Chief Campus Curator

The position will oversee the visual culture and signage of the University.

by Nancy Walecki

Bob Odenkirk and Jennifer Coolidge Named Hasty Pudding’s 2023 Man and Woman of the Year

The honorees will visit Cambridge next week for a parade, a show, and a (loving) roast.

by Nancy Walecki

College Admits 7.5 Percent of Early Applicants

The class of 2027 begins to take shape.

by Nancy Walecki