Harvard College


Two Momentous Faculty Retirements

Arthur Kleinman and Harry Lewis depart the classroom.

by Lydialyle Gibson

“The Wise Person Learns from All People”

In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.

by Jonathan Shaw

The Student Commencement Speakers

A classicist-become venture capitalist, an enzyme scientist, and a Native American who survived a shocking trauma

by Max J. Krupnick

Faculty Honors, and a Farewell

A changing of the guard, in Mass Hall and University Hall

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvey Mansfield’s Last Class

After 60 years on the faculty, Harvard’s famous conservative is retiring.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Among the Brokenhearted

The ministry of Matthew Ichihashi Potts

by Nancy Walecki

Albanian Joins the Language Curriculum

Harvard is the only Ivy League institution to offer the rare European language.

by Suzana Vuljevic

Harvard College Admits Class of 2027

A slightly smaller applicant pool, augmented financial aid, and higher term bills

by John S. Rosenberg

President Will No Longer Chair Faculty Meetings

Larry Bacow reforms another Harvard tradition.

by John S. Rosenberg

Adam Falk and Natalie Diaz at Phi Beta Kappa

Guest speakers for Commencement 2023 Literary Exercises  

by John S. Rosenberg

Who Teaches?

Undergraduates, their classes, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences