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

When Harvard becomes “Ha Fu”

How Harvard is regarded in China, America’s largest source of international students

by Zara Zhang

Lulu Chua-Rubenfeld embraces her upbringing

Lulu Chua-Rubenfeld '18 embraces her upbringing.

by Zara Zhang

HILT explores innovative learning spaces at Harvard

Exploring innovative learning spaces at Harvard

by Zara Zhang

Harvard’s Lowell House to be renewed in 2017

Full construction will begin in June 2017.

by Laura Levis

The 25th anniversary of Harvard women's lacrosse national championship

Twenty-five years on, the national championship women’s lacrosse team of 1990 looks back.

by Zara Zhang

Commencement costs strain low-income students’ budgets

Commencement costs strain low-income students’ budgets.

by Zara Zhang

Natalie Portman ’03 Speaks at Harvard College Class Day 2015

At Harvard College Class Day, the actress urges class members to forge their own paths.

by Laura Levis

Harvard Commencement week 2015: events for Wednesday, May 28

ROTC commissioning and numerous Class Day celebrations, including speeches by Portman, Miliband, and Giffords.

2015 Baccalaureate lauds activism

Faust tells seniors to harness fear and work for the common good.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard appoints Francis J. Doyle engineering dean

New leader of Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences