Harvard College

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

Faculty Set to Vote on Grade Inflation Proposal

Results of the email ballot will be announced on May 20.

by Joanna M Weiss

Harvard’s fall semester: an update

A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College gets its courses online

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 Fall Pandemic Uncertainties

In volatile circumstances, plans are upended and remade.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard fall student and staff conditions

Who will be at Harvard when the academic year begins—and under what conditions

by John S. Rosenberg

Using puzzles to teach physics

In his freshman seminar, Cumrun Vafa uses puzzles to help students understand complex physics.

by Steve Nadis

David L. Evans, longtime Harvard admissions officer, retires

David L. Evans made a difference for 50 years.

by Matteo Wong