Harvard College


A New Chapter for Harvard Arts

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

by Lydialyle Gibson

Forrest Gander and Theda Skocpol at Phi Beta Kappa Exercises

Both poet and orator consider the “fundamental threats” facing graduates as Commencement begins.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Katie Lapp Steps Down as Executive Vice President

After more than a decade, an institutional voice departs.  

by Jacob Sweet

The End of Shopping Week

After much debate, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences votes to adopt a system of previous-term registration for classes.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard’s Undergraduate Council Kerfuffle

Amid controversy, the representative student body is replaced.

by Jacob Sweet

Beyond the Crisis Du Jour

President Bacow’s perspectives on “playing long ball” at Harvard again. 

by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

Penny Pritzker elected senior fellow, climate-change investments, Allston expectations, undergraduate academics, and the reformed tenure track

Harvard’s Social Media Influencers

How students make videos for a world fascinated by Harvard

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard Graduates Leave No One Behind

The U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are over—but promises remain unfulfilled.

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard Commencement 2022

Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations

Harvard College Admits Class of 2026

Applicants notified as pandemic wanes

by John S. Rosenberg