Student Life
Harvard Dining to Offer Expanded Meal Options in Spring Semester in Response to Survey
Harvard University Dining Services announced on Tuesday that it will roll out an array of updates to meal offerings for the spring semester, including new lunch options and international-themed brunches and dinners.
Ivy League Spring Festival Gala Returns to Harvard After Four Years
Hundreds gathered in Sanders Theatre Sunday for the first in-person Ivy League Spring Festival Gala since 2019. The gala is an annual celebration of Lunar New Year hosted by the Harvard Chinese Students and Scholars Association.
With Longtime Harvard Pfoho Faculty Deans Set to Step Down, Residents Share Hopes for Successors
With Harvard’s Pforzheimer House faculty deans Anne Harrington ’82 and John R. Durant set to step down after 10 years, residents reflected on their tenure and expressed hopes for successors who uphold a supportive house culture.
‘A Little Bit Like Being at Home’: Harvard Student Groups Celebrate Lunar New Year on Campus
Ushering in the Year of the Rabbit, student groups across campus celebrated Lunar New Year with plans of banquets and dinners in the near future.
Princeton Administrator Dunne Will Be Next Harvard College Dean of Students
Princeton Deputy Dean of Students Thomas Dunne will serve as Harvard’s next Dean of Students, the College announced Thursday.
Ten Stories That Shaped 2022
In 2022, Harvard saw a multitude of transitions. The school finally lifted most of its last Covid-19 mandates and held in-person Commencement ceremonies for not one, not two, but three Harvard College classes. Across the top ranks of Harvard’s leadership, familiar faces exited the stage, including University President Lawrence S. Bacow, who will be succeeded by Claudine Gay, the first person of color and second woman to be named to Harvard’s top post. Here, The Crimson looks back at the 10 stories that shaped 2022 at Harvard.
Seven Harvard Affiliates Awarded Schwarzman Scholarship
Seven Harvard students were named Schwarzman scholars this year, winning a one-year, fully-paid master's degree opportunity at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Students Streak the Stress Away in Primal Scream
Hundreds of Harvard College students let themselves — and their clothing — loose Wednesday night, streaking around Harvard Yard on the eve of the fall semester’s final exam period.
Winthrop Grille Reopens for First Time Since Spring 2020
Following a two-year closure during the pandemic, Winthrop Grille opened last week with a new menu featuring churros and Oreo milkshakes.
Sílvia Casacuberta Puig ’23 Named Eighth Harvard Rhodes Scholar This Year
Dunster House resident Sílvia Casacuberta Puig ’23, who hails from Barcelona, Spain, was selected as an international Rhodes Scholar last month.
Pfarewell Pforzheimer: Faculty Deans Harrington and Durant to Step Down in 2023 After 10-Year Tenure
Pforzheimer House Faculty Deans Anne Harrington ’82 and John R. Durant will step down at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year after a 10-year tenure, the pair announced in an email to house residents Monday.
Midyear Graduation Ceremony 2022
Offcycle Harvard students gather in the Science Center B lecture alongside friends and family for the Midyear Graduation Ceremony and celebration.
‘Growing Pains’: Harvard Undergraduate Association’s First Semester Draws Mixed Reviews
With the HUA’s inaugural semester drawing to a close, students are split on whether the new government is more of the same, or the start of a new chapter in Harvard’s historically acrimonious student government.
Students Fundraise for Disaster Relief After Earthquake in Indonesia
The Harvard Indonesian Students Association (HISA) launched a fundraiser last week to provide disaster relief following the recent earthquake in Cianjur, Indonesia, which killed and injured hundreds.
Tailgates and Turkeys: Students React to Harvard-Yale Weekend with Banners and Cheers
The 138th rendition of The Game on Saturday only lasted a few hours, leaving Crimson fans disappointed by a 19-14 loss. But for Harvard students, The Game was an all-day affair featuring tailgates and turkeys.
Harvard Undergraduate Association Reflects on Declaration Day, New Mascot Project at General Meeting
During its weekly meeting Sunday, the Harvard Undergraduate Association reflected on several recently completed projects, including a Declaration Day event and the debut of a turkey mascot at Saturday’s Harvard-Yale game.
Student Tailgate for Harvard-Yale
Harvard and Yale undergraduates attend an unofficial tailgate on the lawn in front of the Malkin Athletic Center before The Game on Saturday
Student Protesters at The Game
Student protesters held banners over the wall of the stadium during The Game on Saturday.
Students, Alumni Attend Tailgates
Students and alumni attended an unofficial tailgate on the lawn outside the Malkin Athletic Center.
Undergrads Look Forward to First Harvard-Yale Game at Harvard Stadium in Six Years
Most Harvard students will experience The Game at Harvard Stadium for the first time on Saturday when it returns to Harvard for its 138th playing.
Harvard Dharma Hosts Diwali Celebration
Students gathered Monday in the Mather Faculty Deans’ Residence for a celebration of Diwali hosted by Harvard Dharma, the Hindu students association on campus.
Harvard Undergraduate Association Allocates $1,000 to Pilot New Turkey Mascot
A new Harvard Undergraduate Association initiative will allocate $1,000 toward piloting a turkey as Harvard’s new mascot in response to a perceived lack of school spirit.
House Grilles Reopen for Business After Pandemic Disruptions
Shuttered for much of the pandemic, Harvard’s House grilles — once staples of student life — are slowly making a comeback.