Harvard College

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

Stand-Up to Simmer Down

In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.

by Nina Pasquini

Try, Try Again

Rugby’s freshman scorer Sofie Fella

by Lydialyle Gibson

Science Dean, Soccer Judge

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

by Jacob Sweet

Bureau of Study Counsel, R.I.P.

The College overhauls academic counseling.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Adopts Quantitative Reasoning, Studies Preregistration

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

by John S. Rosenberg

“Service Starts with Summer”

Harvard College’s down payment on universal student public service

by John S. Rosenberg

Divest Harvard Makes Case for Dropping Fossil Fuels

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

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“A Sense of Belonging”

A renovation to make Houghton Library “open to all”

by Jacob Sweet

Jason Luke

Harvard’s behind-the-scenes Commencement hero

by Jacob Sweet

Debating Diversity

Closing arguments in the admissions lawsuit, and affirmative action in broader context

by John S. Rosenberg