Harvard College
News, milestones, and profiles focused on the undergraduate experience.
Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths
A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.
Standing Out, United
Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys.
“The Wise Person Learns from All People”
In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.
The Student Commencement Speakers
A classicist-become venture capitalist, an enzyme scientist, and a Native American who survived a shocking trauma
Faculty Honors, and a Farewell
A changing of the guard, in Mass Hall and University Hall
Harvey Mansfield’s Last Class
After 60 years on the faculty, Harvard’s famous conservative is retiring.
Among the Brokenhearted
The ministry of Matthew Ichihashi Potts
Albanian Joins the Language Curriculum
Harvard is the only Ivy League institution to offer the rare European language.
Harvard College Admits Class of 2027
A slightly smaller applicant pool, augmented financial aid, and higher term bills
President Will No Longer Chair Faculty Meetings
Larry Bacow reforms another Harvard tradition.
Adam Falk and Natalie Diaz at Phi Beta Kappa
Guest speakers for Commencement 2023 Literary Exercises