Harvard College
News, milestones, and profiles focused on the undergraduate experience.
College Leaders Outline Overhaul Plan
A new proposed structure, layoffs, and a five-day-a-week in-person work mandate will take effect by fall.
New Faculty Deans for Cabot, Eliot, Kirkland, Quincy and Winthrop Houses
Cabot, Eliot, Kirkland, Quincy and Winthrop Houses will have new leadership starting July 1
Harvard Commencement 2020
Details of the virtual degree-conferral ceremonies
Harvard fall coronavirus decisions
The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond
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