College Administration
Humanities 10 Will Fulfill Expos Requirement For First Time
A new policy permits students to enroll in introductory course Humanities 10 and earn Expository Writing credit.
BSC Increases Peer Tutor Wages While Reducing Tutoring Fees
The wage hike is part of an effort to increase the number of student tutors at the Bureau of Study Counsel, where demand for tutoring has recently exceeded supply.
Some, but Not Many, Opening Lectures Talk Honor Code
It's days into the College's rollout of its first honor code, but many professors did not mention the policy in their course syllabi or during opening lectures on Wednesday.
Faust Pledges 'Vigorous Defense' Against Admissions Lawsuit
At Memorial Church’s morning prayers, University President Drew Faust spoke softly but firmly about Harvard's affirmative action policies.
Facing Admissions Scrutiny, Harvard Has Much at Stake
Harvard faces mounting scrutiny into an aspect of its admission process that administrators have long held is central to fostering campus diversity.
Students Indicate Preferred Gender Pronouns at Registration
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ registration tool now gives students the option to choose preferred gender pronouns.
With Honor Code, College Looks To Turn a New Page
The new honor code that College administrators are touting as a cornerstone of students’ education comes three years after the Government 1310 cheating scandal.
Harvard College Rolls Out Its First Honor Code With Fanfare
Administrators are introducing the policy in an attempt to make sure students are aware of it.
Fully Renovated Dunster House Opens Its Doors
Dunster is third in the line of College House renovations—a more than $1 billion project, largely funded by Harvard’s ongoing $6.5 billion capital campaign.
At Convocation, Khurana Reiterates Vision of Personal ‘Transformation’
From his self-deprecating humor to emphasis on “transformation,” Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana delivered a familiar speech to freshmen.
Mather Pilots Sophomore Orientation Program
Mather House sophomores were placed into small groups meant to connect them with peers outside their blocking and existing friend groups.
If You Got Into Harvard, Your College Essay Was Probably Pretty Sad
Harvard students: This explains a lot.
Widener Will Extend Nighttime Hours for CS50
The library will stay open on weekdays until midnight, instead of the usual 10 p.m., next fall and spring.
Stillman Infirmary Closed, Renovation Plans Await Approval
A planned renovation of the 24-hour inpatient care space to expand mental health resources is still pending approval from the state public health department.
Education Department Dismisses Admissions Complaint
The Department of Education decided to dismiss the complaint because it is similar to an ongoing and separate federal lawsuit filed against Harvard.