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

Harvard Pilots In-Person Teaching for the Fall Semester

Faculty of Arts and Sciences tests hybrid classrooms and other pandemic adaptations.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College Announces Class of 2025 Admissions Decisions

Harvard admits a record-low 3.4 percent of applicants 

by Jacob Sweet

Repositioning Harvard House Life

Undergraduate Houses experiment and innovate in attempts to revive the effervescence that once characterized their student communities. 

by Swathi Kella

Scrubbing Supply Chains

Harvard leveraged construction of its new Science and Engineering Complex to remove harmful chemicals from building-materials supply chains.

by Jonathan Shaw

A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard

Taking stock of a pandemic year, President Bacow sketches how Harvard might change—and where it will not. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Commencement to Be Virtual Again

The 370th degree-conferral will be online for the second consecutive year—with Ruth Simmons as guest speaker.

by John S. Rosenberg

SFFA Asks Supreme Court to Review Harvard Admissions Lawsuit

As expected, the anti-affirmative-action advocate appeals after losing in lower court rounds.

by John S. Rosenberg

Unconventional Venture Capital

The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.

by Jonathan Shaw

Brevia

Adams House changing of rhe guard, Institute of Politics controversy, an avalanche of applications, and more

Thirty-two Students Removed from Harvard Housing during Fall Semester

Community Council report on COVID-19 compliance

by Jacob Sweet