Sherri Charleston Urges Harvard Affiliates to ‘Disagree Without Being Disagreeable’ at Morning Prayers

Harvard’s chief Community and Campus Life officer Sherri A. Charleston called loneliness as deadly as smoking — citing decades of Harvard research — and argued that learning to disagree without hostility is part of the cure, in a Memorial Church address Tuesday morning.

71 Harvard Undergraduates Awarded 2026 Hoopes Prize

The 2026 Hoopes Prize was awarded to 71 Harvard students and faculty members for outstanding undergraduate research and senior theses.

Eneji, Demuren Campaign on Expanding Student Spaces, Restructuring HUA Outreach

Joshua T. Eneji ’28 and Gabrielle L. Demuren ’28 are running for Harvard Undergraduate Association co-presidents on a platform centered on “building an intentional community” — a goal they said will require expanding student spaces, restructuring outreach, and increasing accountability within the HUA.

Elbs, Delaney Campaign for HUA on Transparency, Propose Biweekly Reports and Expanded Events

Tobias Elbs ’27 and Isaac K. Delaney ’27 are running for the Harvard Undergraduate Association co-presidency on a platform centered on expanding communication — including a proposal to introduce biweekly reports detailing HUA activity, conversations with administrators, and updates on student concerns.

Sediqe, Fernandez Launch HUA Bid Centered on Accessibility, Financial Independence

Ali Sediqe ’28 and Manuel Fernandez ’28 are running for the co-presidency of the Harvard Undergraduate Association on a promise to make the body more accessible and more independent from Harvard’s administration.

Phi Beta Kappa Elects Junior 24 from Harvard Class of 2027

The 24 students are the first members of the Class of 2027 to be tapped for the honor, which recognizes “breadth of interest, depth of understanding, and intellectual honesty.”

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5 Harvard College Affiliates Awarded 2026 Marshall Scholarship

Four Harvard College seniors — Kashish Bastola ’26, Hannah W. Duane ’26, Tenzin R. Gund-Morrow ’26, and Ashwin H. Sivakumar ’26 — and one Harvard alumna, Tomi Siyanbade ’24, were named as Marshall Scholars.

Currier Faculty Dean Search Narrowed to 3 Finalist Pairs

Three pairs of finalists have been selected in the ongoing search for Currier House’s next faculty deans, which kicked off in September.

Huybers and Lu To Stay On As Kirkland House Faculty Deans

Current Kirkland House interim faculty deans Peter J. Huybers and Downing Lu will stay on in their roles as the House’s next permanent faculty deans, College Dean David J. Deming announced in a Thursday email to Kirkland affiliates.

Diaz To Lead The Crimson’s 153rd Guard

E. Matteo Diaz ’27 will lead The Crimson as the president of its 153rd guard, taking the paper’s helm as Harvard’s campus remains a focal point for national headlines and political battles.

HUA Debuts Harvy, An AI-Powered Course Search Engine

The tool helps students find courses for the upcoming semester by recommending classes based on academic information they provide, and answers prompt-based questions about Harvard’s course offerings.

Adams House Celebrates 46th Drag Night

More than three hundred students packed into the Adams House dining hall this Thursday for the 46th annual Adams Drag Night, a variety show with student and professional performers.

Foundation Launches Summer Fellowship For Harvard Students To Buck Corporate Jobs for Vocations with ‘Meaning’

The School for Moral Ambition, a foundation that encourages young professionals to pursue meaningful careers, launched a summer fellowship last month for Harvard juniors aimed at shifting students away from careers in consulting, finance, and technology.

Some Harvard Students Are Excited for Free Laundry. With Higher Fees, Others Think It’s a Wash.

More than 20 students said in interviews with The Crimson that they were excited about Harvard’s move to free laundry, but they worried that the accompanying $250 jump in the student activities fee outweighed the money they would save.

Harvard College Raises Student Activities Fee to Mandatory $450 To Fund Free Laundry

Dean of Harvard College David J. Deming announced in an email to the College that laundry will be free for all undergraduates, financed by an increase in the Student Activities Fee to $450.

Fajr Khan ’26 Named Rhodes Scholar From Pakistan

Fajr Khan ’26 was selected as one of two Rhodes Scholars from Pakistan to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford next year.

Researchers Use Mather House as ‘Living Laboratory’ for Food and Energy Waste Study

Mather House is being used as a “living laboratory” to study energy consumption, waste, and sustainability in older buildings.

Harvard Bans Alumni Interviewers From Writing About Applicants’ Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin

Harvard will forbid alumni interviewers from including any information about an applicant’s race, ethnicity, or national origin in their written evaluations this admissions cycle.

Harvard Families Arrive on Campus for Family Weekend

Family members of Harvard College freshmen and juniors traveled to campus this past weekend for Family Weekend, an annual event that brings relatives from around the world to catch a glimpse of student life at Harvard.

Harvard College’s Grading System Is ‘Failing,’ Report on Grade Inflation Says

More Harvard College students than ever are passing their classes with flying colors, but the College’s evaluation system is “failing to perform the key functions of grading,” according to a report released by the Office of Undergraduate Education on Monday.

Black and Hispanic Enrollment Drops, Asian Enrollment Rises for Harvard’s Class of 2029

The proportion of Black and Hispanic students enrolled in Harvard College’s freshman class dropped in the second year after the Supreme Court overturned race-conscious undergraduate admissions, according to data released by Harvard on Thursday.

Dunster Resident Dean Addresses Backlash Over Social Media Posts Blasting Trump, Police

Dunster House resident dean Gregory K. Davis reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a welcoming space for all students in an email sent to House affiliates on Wednesday after years-old comments he made on social media resurfaced, sparking calls for his resignation.

After QuOffice’s Closure, Its Staff Are No Longer Confidential Resources for Students Reporting Sexual Misconduct

Harvard College’s Office of BGLTQ Student Life staff no longer serve as confidential resources following the office’s dissolution over the summer, narrowing the options available to students who want to discuss sexual harassment or misconduct without notifying the College’s Title IX office.

Months After Barker Cafe Closure, the Space’s Future Remains Uncertain

Five months after the Faculty of Arts and Sciences closed the Barker Center Cafe in response to budget pressures, the space remains sealed off to students by a metal gate and its future remains uncertain.