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
School Goes Remote
Students, faculty, and staff adjust to a changed landscape.
by Jacob Sweet
Admissions Lawsuit, Round Two
Appellate arguments are heard in a closely watched admissions case.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
“Find Your Way to Heal This World”
A virtual Convocation for the College class of 2024
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Announces Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Sheree Ohen appointed as inaugural associate dean
by Jacob Sweet
Claudine Gay Announces Racial-Justice Initiatives
Changes include a new dean, added faculty.
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard’s Financial Outlook in an Unprecedented Semester
In volatile circumstances, plans are upended and remade.
by John S. Rosenberg
Fall Comes into Focus
Who will be at Harvard when the academic year begins—and under what conditions
by John S. Rosenberg
Unraveling the Universe through Puzzles
In his freshman seminar, Cumrun Vafa uses puzzles to help students understand complex physics.
by Steve Nadis
Changemaker in Admissions
David L. Evans made a difference for 50 years.
by Matteo Wong
To Catch a Crawdad
The Undergraduate reassesses the rhythms of the natural world.
by Drew Pendergrass