Students

Narratives and news capturing the lives, struggles, and achievements of current students.

Readers Respond to Our ‘Grade Inflation’ Survey

A sampling of thoughts about the many A’s at Harvard

Harvard College admissions rate falls to just over 6 percent for class of 2015

The College offers admission to 2,158 out of nearly 35,000 applicants.

Harvard College reinstates early action, announces tuition, aid increases

Along with the policy change, the College announced increases in tuition and financial aid for the upcoming year.

Profile of Harvard's women tennis co-captains: Rosekrans and Cao

Tennis co-captains Rosekrans and Cao converge on the court.

by Craig Lambert

An undergraduate tries a hard and unfamiliar computer course.

The Undergraduate takes a chance on a hard and unfamiliar course.

by Sarah Zhang

"Old Quincy" rehab a trial run for Harvard Houses' renovation

A plan is in hand to rehab "Old Quincy" as a trial run.

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences refocuses on its educational mission

Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith and his colleagues refocus on their educational mission.

Arts and sciences faculty discuss effective approaches to teaching and learning

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences convenes professors to talk about activity-based learning

New summer research programs unveiled for undergraduates

Opportunities to explore social sciences across the disciplines, and business-oriented subjects

Undergraduate House renovation progresses at Harvard

“Old Quincy” renovation will test designs and construction for comprehensive modernization of undergraduate residences.

A course with celebrity chefs and edible labs kindles interest in science

The ingredients for a wildly popular new General Education course: celebrity chefs, edible labs, and a contest for a trip to Spain

by Sarah Zhang