Students


AWOL from Academics

Behind students' increasing pull toward extracurriculars

by Aden Barton

Remaking the Grid

Paolo Pasco and the art of making crosswords

by Oset Babür

Can MOOCs Predict the Future of Online Education?

Harvard and MIT experiences suggest a more constrained vision for massive free courses.

by Jonathan Shaw

Who Belongs at Harvard?

The Undergraduate considers the composition of Harvard College.

by Catherine Zhang

Harvard-Yale at IHOP

“None of my friends are going to The Game, which is evidenced by the fact that we’re at IHOP deliberating whether our crêpes should come with lingonberry, and not on a shuttle into Boston.” 

by Catherine Zhang

Language Learner

The Undergraduate considers study abroad.

by Isa Flores-Jones

Striking Distance

Ranked first in the world, fencer Eli Dersh­witz looks to the 2020 Olympics.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Players

How the Crimson squad from the immortal ’68 Game revealed a transforming Harvard

by George Howe Colt

No Such Thing as Just a Janitor

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos inventor Richard Montañez shares lessons from his rags-to-riches story.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Thinking about Space

Design courses enlarge the College curriculum.

by Lily Scherlis

Take Care of Each Other

The Undergraduate looks at Harvard through an African filter.

by Tawanda Mulalu