House Life
Student Activities Fee Funding for Houses Jumps 83 Percent
The Harvard College Student Activities Fee allocation committee has awarded $439,000 to Houses for fiscal year 2027, an 83 percent increase from the roughly $240,000 Houses received through the fee last year, College spokesperson Jonathan Palumbo confirmed in a Thursday statement.
Harvard Resident Tutor Sues University Over Unpaid Wages, Sick Leave
Harvard College resident tutor Mikaila Smith filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the University on Friday on behalf of resident tutors, proctors, and House aides, alleging that Harvard violated Massachusetts labor law by not paying them wages.
Harvard College Ends Use of Cronkhite Center as Overflow Housing for Quad Residents
Harvard College is no longer housing undergraduates in the Cronkhite Center, College spokesperson Jonathan Palumbo confirmed last week, ending a four-year arrangement that placed Radcliffe Quadrangle residents in a former graduate dormitory roughly a 15-minute walk from their Houses.
Deming Cites Declining Student Interest in Decision to Phase Out Dudley
Harvard College Dean David J. Deming said Wednesday that declining student interest factored into the College’s decision to phase out Dudley, its more than 90-year-old community for undergraduates living outside the House system.
Mather Faculty Deans to Stay Through 2029, Extending Tenure Beyond Usual Limit
Mather House Faculty Deans L. “Maha” Mahadevan and Amala Mahadevan will continue in the role through spring 2029, Harvard College Dean David J. Deming wrote in a Tuesday email to House affiliates.
Students Praise Alesso’s Crimson Jam Set in First Show Under Higher Student Activities Fee
Harvard students praised Swedish DJ Alesso’s performance at Crimson Jam, the College’s annual outdoor back-to-school concert, praising the show’s laser lights and remix-heavy setlist at the first major event held since the College raised the Student Activities Fee by $250.
Tom Conley, Kirkland House Faculty Dean for Two Decades, Remembered for ‘Sheer Joy in Living’
Tom Conley, who led Kirkland House alongside his wife Verena, for two decades and taught in Harvard’s Art, Film, and Visual Studies and Romance Languages and Literatures departments, was remembered by students and colleagues as a polymath of boundless generosity.
All Three Dudley Administrators to Depart as Harvard Shutters Community
All three members of the Dudley Community’s administrative staff are set to depart this month as Harvard shutters the more than 90-year-old undergraduate community amid a broader restructuring of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
As Harvard Dismantles Dudley, Students Grapple With the End of a 90-Year-Old Community
Harvard’s decision to dismantle Dudley has exposed a sharp divide among its affiliates, as Co-op residents fight to preserve it while some off-campus students, including veterans, welcome a long-sought path into the House system.
Scattered by Renovations, Eliot House Rallies to Win First Straus Cup Since 2004
Eliot House claimed its first Straus Cup in 22 years — pulling off a dramatic volleyball comeback from 14-8 down to clinch the title, all while its residents were displaced by renovations.
Investigators Unable to Determine Cause of Adams House Dorm Fire
The Cambridge Fire Department has determined it cannot identify the cause of the April 5 fire in Adams House that displaced roughly 18 students through the end of the semester.
Harvard Police Host Active Shooter Trainings for College Students After Fatal Brown Shooting
The Harvard University Police Department is launching active shooter training sessions in residential buildings across campus, citing a need for greater preparedness after multiple nearby shootings over the past year.
At Least 150 Students Displaced Overnight After Adams House Fire
At least 150 students were forced out of their dorm rooms for several hours after an early Sunday morning fire in Adams House, leaving many scrambling for a place to stay overnight.
Deming Backs New Housing Day Fundraising Challenge Despite Uneven Results
Harvard College Dean David J. Deming defended the College’s inaugural Housing Day fundraising competition during an open forum Tuesday night, calling the disparities in donations across Houses “not ideal” but arguing the challenge left every House better off than before.
Eliot Renovations Forced Kirkland’s Kitchen Into a Trailer. Staff Say Food Got Better.
When Eliot House’s renovation forced Kirkland House dining staff out of their longtime kitchen, they ended up in an unlikely place: a trailer parked beside the dining hall. More than six months later, staff said the improvised arrangement has improved food quality.
Harvard College’s Housing Day Fundraising Challenge Brings in $276,000, Led by Adams House
Harvard College alumni donated a total of roughly $276,000 to their former residential Houses on Friday in the College’s first-ever 24-hour interhouse fundraising competition, with Adams House collecting more than the other eleven Houses combined.
A Group of Athletes’ Quest to Put Pfoho ‘Back on the Map’
Housing Day Videos have taken centerstage in the festivities over the past few years, and for a group of athletes in Pforzheimer House, making the video has been a uniting force.
Ravyn Lenae to Headline Harvard Yardfest 2026
R&B and pop singer-songwriter Ravyn Lenae will headline Yardfest 2026, Harvard’s annual outdoor spring concert, the College Events Board announced Thursday.
Harvard College to Let Alumni Donate Directly to Houses on Housing Day
Harvard College will encourage alumni to donate directly to their former Houses on Housing Day this year, launching a targeted fundraising campaign aimed at simplifying — and personalizing — the act of giving.
Too Cool For School? Students Express Frustration Over Heating Issues in Mather House
In more than twenty interviews with The Crimson, Mather students said that cold temperatures have persisted in the library, common rooms, and even some dorms, leading House administrators to grant Mather students swipe access to the Dunster House library.
Free Laundry Arrives at Harvard College, But With Early Technical Issues
After Harvard College announced that laundry would be free for all undergraduates starting in the spring semester, some students said washing machines in their dorms were breaking down or charging them for loads — even after laundry was supposed to be free.
Harvard Set to Begin Enforcing Tutor Eligibility Requirements, Crack Down on Unaffiliated House Tutors
Dozens of resident tutors across Harvard’s twelve undergraduate Houses will be forced to leave their positions following a College decision to begin strictly enforcing a long-standing policy requiring tutors to be directly affiliated with the University, according to nine tutors familiar with the matter.
Students Say Harvard’s New Summer Application Model Limits Flexibility But May Improve Fairness
As students begin to solidify their summer plans, several said the College’s move to standardize application deadlines and acceptance dates for Harvard-sponsored summer activities this year reduces flexibility but could lead to a fairer process and more equitable distribution of funding.
‘It’s the Wrong Call’: Students React to College’s Decision to Hold In-Person Classes During Snowstorm
Harvard College will open on Monday despite a winter storm that brought more than a foot of snow to Cambridge on Sunday — prompting frustration from students concerned about travel, accessibility, and safety.
‘Bring Flamboyance Back’: 24 Newly-Elected House Committee Co-Chairs Gear Up For the Year
Twelve new pairs of House Committee Co-chairs were elected for the 2026 calendar year this month, marking a new year of residential leadership as Houses navigate renovations and restructured funding allocations from the Dean of Students Office.
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