Harvard College sees 55,104 applicants for Class of 2030
The Class of 2030 totals 1,648 and includes students from all 50 states and 86 countries.
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Pope Leo XIV presents scientific honor to astrochemist Karin Öberg
The astrochemist traveled to Vatican City to accept the award in a September 24 ceremony.
Angela Bassett, Mavis Staples, Didier Drogba among 2026 W.E.B. Du Bois Medalists
The Hutchins Center for African and African American Research has named its 2026 cohort of W.E.B. Du Bois Medalists, including actress Angela Bassett, humanitarian and soccer legend Didier Drogba, and five-time Grammy-winning singer Mavis Staples.
Deep structural deficit in the FAS forces longer-game reset
After a series of temporary belt-tightening measures were introduced to give the FAS flexibility to respond to financial turmoil from Washington, the administration prepares to make longer-term changes to address a significant structural deficit.
Leading chemist Jeffrey Long to join FAS faculty
The leading chemist, who studies porous materials for energy and sustainability, will serve as the inaugural Thomas C. Foley Professor of Energy and the Environment beginning January 1, 2027.
Rob Rassey named men’s ice hockey head coach
Naomi Weiss to lead Center for Hellenic Studies
Weiss, professor of the classics and an expert on ancient Greek culture plans, to prioritize the expansion of educational resources.
Snapshots from Commencement ceremonies across campus
FAS graduates collected their diplomas at more than a dozen smaller gatherings
David Johnston named Dean of Science
Geobiologist praised as exemplary leader with “intellectual breadth, creativity, and collaborative approach”
Faculty decisively approve grading changes
Cap on A grades and shift from GPA to ‘average percentile rank’ set to go into effect fall 2027
Faculty establish language pilot, continue grading debate in May Faculty Meeting ahead of vote
Faculty discussed at length proposed changes to the undergraduate grading policy for a final time at Tuesday’s Meeting of the Faculty, a week before voting begins.