Harvard College


FAS Dean Outlines Preparations for Loss of Federal Funding

“To preserve our mission, we must act now,” Hoekstra says at faculty meeting

by Jonathan Shaw

First-Gen Orientation

Harvard’s inaugural pre-orientation program for low-income freshmen

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“This Entire Campus Belongs to You”

Harvard begins a program to acclimate freshmen from “historically marginalized communities.”

by Brandon J. Dixon

A New Front in the Battle Over Affirmative Action

In admissions lawsuit, a test for affirmative action at Harvard and in higher education

by Brandon J. Dixon

Court Filings Allege Discrimination Against Asian-Americans in Admissions

Motions for summary judgment outline plaintiff’s allegation of discrimination, and Harvard’s defense of its admissions program. 

by Brandon J. Dixon

Reviving Neglected Space

Practicing architecture in Myanmar

by Sanya Sagar

Unfinished Business

The urgency of getting Gen Ed right

Focus on Faust

Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective

by John S. Rosenberg

He Has Made the World a Safer Place

A symposium honors a scientist who championed biological and chemical weapons control.

by Jonathan Shaw

Picture-Perfect

The 367th Commencement: the student speakers, the honorary-degree recipients, and the full spectacle of Harvard’s Morning Exercises

by John S. Rosenberg

After Five Decades, Dean Dingman Bids Harvard Farewell

This summer, Tom Dingman will retire after 13 years as dean of freshmen and a 45-year career at Harvard. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova