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

U.S. Sen. Scott Brown chides Harvard on ROTC

Scott Brown declares that Harvard should allow the military program to operate on campus.

Harvard College BGLT working group

Dean Evelynn Hammonds wants to consider "a number of important questions about BGLT student experiences."

The interdisciplinary social studies concentration celebrates 50 years

The interdisciplinary undergraduate concentration celebrates half a century of applying great thinkers' ideas to the problems of the world.

Opening days for Harvard College class of 2014

Freshmen are advised, “Embrace the awkward!"

Excerpts from President Faust's 2010 Baccalaureate address

Excerpts from President Faust's Baccalaureate address

2010 Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises with Natalie Zemon Davis and D.A. Powell

Historian Natalie Zemon Davis speaks on "The Possibilities of Friendship." Also featuring poet D.A. Powell with a vivid new work. [video/audio]

Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?

Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual decanal report

Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith presents his annual report.

Harvard faculty diversity update

The annual report of the Office of Faculty Development and Diversity shows gains for women, slow progress elsewhere

Two scholars honored with University Professorships

Social scientist Gary King and systems biologist Marc W. Kirschner are named University Professors.