David Deming Announced as Harvard College Dean

Economist, Kirkland House faculty dean to succeed Rakesh Khurana

by Max J. Krupnick

Focus on Faust

Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective

by John S. Rosenberg

He Has Made the World a Safer Place

A symposium honors a scientist who championed biological and chemical weapons control.

by Jonathan Shaw

Picture-Perfect

The 367th Commencement: the student speakers, the honorary-degree recipients, and the full spectacle of Harvard’s Morning Exercises

by John S. Rosenberg

After Five Decades, Dean Dingman Bids Harvard Farewell

This summer, Tom Dingman will retire after 13 years as dean of freshmen and a 45-year career at Harvard. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Social Clubs Must File Gender Breakdown

Other implementation plans are also announced by the College.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

A Visit from Bill Gates

The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.

by Jonathan Shaw

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Will Speak at Class Day

The decorated author is best known for her novels and feminist writing. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Continuity and Change

Lawrence S. Bacow named Harvard’s twenty-ninth president


by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

News briefs, from green-energy goals and a move to course preregistration to final-club final sanctions

by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova

Advanced Standing Reduced

Course credit toward fast-tracking the A.B. is eliminated.

by John S. Rosenberg