Harvard College

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

Readers Respond to Our ‘Grade Inflation’ Survey

A sampling of thoughts about the many A’s at Harvard

Harvard renovates Allston basketball arena

A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Capital Campaign $7 Billion

University donors set a new higher-education standard—and fundraising continues.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard President Faust Morning Prayers

President Faust at Morning Prayers  

by John S. Rosenberg

Convocation 2016: “I Urge You to Be Idealists”

“Talk a lot, listen even more,” Faust urged first-years. “And listen generously, so that others may take risks, too.” 

Harvard fall semester schedule

Harvard bestirs itself for the fall term.

by John S. Rosenberg

John Stilgoe's summer course teaches acute observation of the American landscape

The historian teaches students about the beauty of tools and of knowing how to use them.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard House renewal gains and challenges

Three projects in, some physical and financial assessments

by John S. Rosenberg

News briefs: summer 2016

Chao Center, a Law School alumnus as vice-presidential nominee, sexual-assault lexicon, Gen Ed transition, and more

Undergraduate admissions challenges, faculty diversity

Continuing challenges to undergraduate-admissions policies, and diversifying faculties

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Magazine Ledecky Undergraduate Fellows for 2016-2017

The magazine's Ledecky Fellows provide an undergraduate perspective.