Harvard College

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

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Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths

A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.

by Jonathan Shaw

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Harvard Corporation Rules Thirteen Students Cannot Graduate

Faculty of Arts and Sciences May 20 vote on protestors’ status does not confer “good standing.”

Alan Garber stands at podium under tent

A Dazzling Class of Zebras

The Harvard class of 2024 baccalaureate

by Jonathan Shaw

Rows of chairs set up in Tercentenary Theatre with tented stage in the distance

Harvard Class Day Speakers Announced

Admissions dean William Fitzsimmons ’67 and Currier House security guard Bill Oliverio to address Harvard class of 2024 

by Nina Pasquini

Courtney B. Vance Named Harvard Alumni Day Speaker

The actor, producer, and writer will address alumni May 31. 

by Nina Pasquini

University Hall, where the Faculty of Arts and Sciences is based

Faculty Senate Debate Continued

Harvard professors highlight governance concerns.

by John S. Rosenberg

Diane Eck with microphone addressing group

An Interfaith Answer to Harvard Campus Tensions

Discussing religious pluralism at Harvard Divinity School 

by Lydialyle Gibson

encampments in Harvard Yard

Harvard Students form Pro-Palestine Encampment

Protesters set up camp in Harvard Yard.

by Max J. Krupnick

Loeb House, where Harvard’s governing boards meet

Governance Reform from Below?

In a tumultuous year, Harvard professors discuss a University faculty senate.

by John S. Rosenberg

lightbulb with Harvard inside

Finding Harvard’s Voice

Danielle Allen’s educational vision

by Max J. Krupnick

Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Speaks About AI at Harvard

OpenAI CEO on progress, safety, and policy

by Nina Pasquini