Harvard College
News, milestones, and profiles focused on the undergraduate experience.
Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths
A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.
Harvard president enables more research into University's slavery ties
The president announces a $5-million initiative.
Harvard First-Generation Student Alumni Stories
Alumni share their moving stories through the first interest-group “class report.”
Taking Stock of Harvard’s Athletics Culture
Outgoing athletics director Bob Scalise on recruitment, sports and society, and the educational role of sports
Sexual Assault and Harassment on College Campuses
Results from the second campus survey of sexual misconduct show that sexual assault and harassment remain serious problems at institutions of higher education nationwide.
Free speech and civil discourse promoted at Harvard
Opening-days messages focus on free speech and civil discourse within Harvard.
Harvard College admissions process upheld
The College’s admissions office does not discriminate against Asian-Americans, a federal judge ruled on October 1.
2019 Miller-Hunn Award recipients
Honoring outstanding alumni interviewers for the College
Aloian Memorial Scholars for 2019 named
Honoring those who enrich the quality of life in their Houses
Full Report: Harvard’s Use of Race in Admissions Upheld
The College’s admissions office does not discriminate against Asian-Americans, a federal judge ruled October 1.
Harvard Arts and Sciences Academic Priorities and Finances
Claudine Gay’s annual report to the faculty outlines broad goals—and challenging circumstances.