Harvard College
News, milestones, and profiles focused on the undergraduate experience.
Readers Respond to Our ‘Grade Inflation’ Survey
A sampling of thoughts about the many A’s at Harvard
Music theorist Alexander Rehding profiled by Jacob Sweet
A professor’s interstellar reach
by Jacob Sweet
Profile of comedian Karen Chee
Comedian Karen Chee finds her voice.
by Jacob Sweet
Protesting, at Home and on the Streets
As demonstrations grow in the wake of George Floyd’s death, students mobilize against racism and police brutality
by Matteo Wong
Harvard professional schools move online, endowment distribution decreased
…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.
The Man in the Top Hat
A return to campus, to take in virtual graduation with friends
“Stay in Your Cocoon!”
Conan O'Brien ’85 speaks to the Class of 2020
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard commencement degree conferral
During the pandemic, a downsized, online degree-conferral—and stern words about the war on free expression and Veritas
Harvard Faculty Meet Remotely on Teaching, Finances
The last regular Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting of the year, convened remotely, addresses teaching, finances, and climate change.
Harvard faces coronavirus impact
The sudden dispersal from Cambridge and Boston, Commencement postponed, and the looming financial consequences
David Barrett reports on New York City’s birds
A quest to chronicle New York City’s avian community