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.

by Jonathan Shaw

Science Dean, Soccer Judge Frank Doyle

On the weekends, SEAS dean Frank Doyle steps out of his office and onto the pitch.

by Jacob Sweet

The 2019 Harvard Cambridge Scholars

Britain-bound

An admissions scandal further damages the reputation of higher education’

An admissions scandal further damages the reputation of selective institutions of higher education.

The Undergraduate explores filmmaking

The Undergraduate takes a chance with film.

by Catherine Zhang

Harvard rugby first-year scorer Sofie Fella

Rugby’s freshman scorer Sofie Fella

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard overhauls academic counseling, ends BSC

The College overhauls academic counseling.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard adopts quantitative reasoning course, studies preregistration

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences enacts a full agenda of undergraduate academic and social policies.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College student summer public-service initiative

Harvard College’s down payment on universal student public service

by John S. Rosenberg

Divest Harvard Makes Case for Fossil Fuel Divestment

Students, faculty, and alumni urge the ditching of corporations linked to climate change. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova