College Finance
Rather and Banks Win Low Turnout UC Election
Shaiba Rather ’17 and Daniel V. Banks ’17 edged out two other tickets to clinch the Undergraduate Council presidency and vice presidency in an election with the lowest undergraduate voter turnout since 2011.
Fitzsimmons Voices Concerns About Common App Alternative
Admissions experts and Harvard officials alike are skeptical that the new portal will actually make higher education more accessible to under-resourced students, as the group claims.
Gajdzik and Ott Embrace Outside Perspective
If elected, Nick E. Gajdzik ’16-’17 and Jeffrey M. Ott ’16-’17 would be the first varsity athletes to serve as president and vice president of the Undergraduate Council in years.
Khurana Addresses Protests on Other Campuses
“Like many of you, I have been following the events and discussions on other campuses and across our nation about race, inclusion, and the value of open discourse,” Khurana wrote on Friday, praising Harvard students for participating in “these difficult, and sometimes, painful conversations.”
Greenlaw and Morris Focus on Mental Health and Social Life
From struggles with mental health to criticisms about social spaces on campus, William A. Greenlaw ’17 and William F. Morris IV ’17 are trying to connect their personal experiences to their platform.
Gathering Discusses Mental Health Issues Facing Minorities
Students, alumni, and mental health professionals gathered to discuss the unique mental health struggles that can affect minority students in a “lunch and learn” session on Saturday afternoon.
UC Will Give Suggestions To Sexual Assault Task Force
The Undergraduate Council voted to issue a set of recommendations to Harvard’s sexual assault prevention task force, with one calling on the task force to acknowledge the role of final clubs and other off-campus groups in the prevalence of sexual assault.
Rather and Banks Say They Will ‘Open’ Harvard
Undergraduate Council candidates Shaiba Rather ’17 and Danny Banks ’17 run on a platform of revamping Harvard’s social scene and other parts of student life.
At Debate, UC Hopefuls Support Recognizing Single-Sex Groups
When asked how they would have voted on a proposed ballot referendum that called on administrators to restrict student membership in final clubs, all candidates said they oppose such a move.
Five Sophomores Declare Theater, Dance, and Media
As the department’s inaugural class, the five sophomores will help determine the future of the program, as well as offer feedback on its structure and ability to offer a fulfilling academic experience to students interested in many aspects of the performing arts.
Sexual Assault Policy Referendum Earns Signatures for UC Ballot
While a proposed referendum calling for greater student input in Harvard’s sexual assault policy task force meetings has gathered the signatures necessary to make the ballot, two others have not.
Harvard Tuition Jumped 31 Percent Since 1998, Report Says
The price tag on a Harvard undergraduate education, when adjusted for inflation, increased by nearly one-third between 1998 and 2015, according to a recently released report by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Despite Federal Aid Cuts, Harvard Reports Budget Surplus
Federal grant cuts, private foundations and other non-federal sources have stepped up their contributions to minimize the damage to University operations.
Student Groups To Host College-Wide Halloween Party
Following recent discussions on social inclusivity and open social spaces, the College Events Board alongside other student groups will host a school-wide Halloween Party in Annenberg Hall on Saturday night.
College Will Extend Spring Break Dining Pilot This Year
After keeping some undergraduate dining halls open for students on campus as part of a pilot program, the College will offer a similar meal program next spring.
English Dept. Looks To Limit Writing Course Section Sizes
Sections for writing intensive courses in the English department now look to include 12 to 15 students—smaller than the 18 or so students targeted in most lecture courses.
College Ups House Funding Through Pilot Program
The uptick in funding is another sign that administrators are trying to revitalize House life and make it more central for students.
UC Grants Freshman Class Committee Standing Status
While the Freshman Class Committee, which serves as the Undergraduate Council’s outlet for planning events and initiatives for freshmen, has long been referred to as a “committee,” it was not officially designated as one.
Faust Gives College Money To Fund Student Social Events
University President Drew Faust freed up the money in response to students and administrators who have asked to bolster on-campus social spaces.
UC Passes Yearly Budget and Funds ‘Pregame’
The finalized budget, which passed unanimously, remained largely similar to the preliminary one except for increases to the Council’s grants fund and to the Student Initiatives Committee and Student Relations Committee budgets.
UC Leaders Draw Ire for App Funding Decision
Undergraduate Council representative criticize the Council's decision to continue funding smartphone application Ventfull.
Two Years In, FAS Campaign Focuses on Struggling Priorities
The fundraising drive will now focus on priorities that have received fewer donations, namely house renewal and funding for new teaching techniques.
Ahead of Renewal, Students Petition for Lowell's Climbing Wall
It is less certain whether Lowell House will still feature a rock climbing wall after it undergoes renovation in two years.
UC Debuts Alumni Advisory Council
The current and primary focus of the Undergraduate Council’s alumni board is to foster relationships between College alumni and current UC representatives.
Senator Elizabeth Warren Speaks at Forum
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a former Harvard Law School professor, talks about how to deal with the problem of college funding in the United States. "Most schools face no consequences for failing to serve their students or for wasting federal financial aid dollars," she said.