Harvard College

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

White envelopes with red symbols falling into a black ballot box against a red background.

Faculty Set to Vote on Grade Inflation Proposal

Results of the email ballot will be announced on May 20.

by Joanna M Weiss

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

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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

College students, one with a trump, another with an upright bass, gather around a piano with Dizzy Gillespie, who plays his trumpet while a student pianist also plays

A New Chapter for Harvard Arts

The Office for the Arts turns 50, and its longtime director steps down.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Harvard Lampoon Donates Historic Materials to University Archives

University Archives to preserve Harvard Lampoon materials

by Nina Pasquini

How are Harvard's Admissions Changing?

The class of 2028—plus admissions policy concerning diversity, standardized tests, and legacies

by John S. Rosenberg