Harvard College

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

Faculty Set to Vote on Grade Inflation Proposal

Results of the email ballot will be announced on May 20.

by Joanna M Weiss

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

Amelie Chai of SPiNE, an architect in Myanmar

Practicing architecture in Myanmar

by Sanya Sagar

Getting Harvard’s Gen Ed right, finally

The urgency of getting Gen Ed right

Harvard president Drew Faust in perspective

Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective

by John S. Rosenberg

A celebration of Matthew Meselson

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

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Commencement morning exercises 2018

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

Social Clubs Must File Gender Breakdown

Other implementation plans are also announced by the College.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Bill Gates talks with students

The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.

by Jonathan Shaw

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will speak at Harvard Class Day

The decorated author is best known for her novels and feminist writing. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova