Harvard College
News, milestones, and profiles focused on the undergraduate experience.
Stand-Up to Simmer Down
In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.
by Nina Pasquini
"What makes learning possible"
Excerpts from President Faust's Baccalaureate address
“Panic” and “Friendship” at Phi Beta Kappa
Historian Natalie Zemon Davis speaks on "The Possibilities of Friendship." Also featuring poet D.A. Powell with a vivid new work. [video/audio]
Bye-bye, Blue Books?
Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?
"Two Radically Different Worlds"
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith presents his annual report.
Faculty Diversity Developments
The annual report of the Office of Faculty Development and Diversity shows gains for women, slow progress elsewhere
Systems Biological and Quantitative
Social scientist Gary King and systems biologist Marc W. Kirschner are named University Professors.
Gregorian Chants, "Fat Chance," Global Health, American Food
Harvard’s new undergraduate General Education curriculum takes shape.
Humanities Rebooted
Curricular revisions for English and the classics
by Christian Flow
Harvard College Won't Offer Programming for January "Experience"
At least for January 2010, the first break in the calendar created by the University's new academic schedule, Harvard College has announced it will not offer courses or other programs.
More Than 29,000 Seek to Join the Class of 2013
The College once again attracts a record-breaking number of applicants.