College Administration
Harvard College To Switch Email Provider To Gmail
By the middle of August, Gmail will replace the webmail client currently designated for most undergraduate email accounts but used by a fraction of those students.
Incoming Freshman Dies After Falling
Mehdy Hazheer, a member of the Class of 2015, died on Sunday after falling from a wall he had climbed.
Off Campus, Harvard Goes Greek
Despite Harvard’s unusual situation—in which the administration refuses to recognize what it terms a “discriminatory” culture—Harvard is part of a national trend of expanding Greek life on college campuses.
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Facing Crime on Campus
The University experienced 10 robberies on or near campus between Oct. 30 and Nov. 21—eight of which took place in the first two weeks.
Shot after Shot: Harvard's Drinking Problem
While the College has enacted policies that more explicitly restrict alcohol consumption, it has also taken a more active stance this year in attempting to influence students’ drinking behaviors.
Old Quincy: A Test Project
Come 2013, when the first stage of a series of renovations across the Houses is complete, gone will be the walk-through room setup and cramped quarters that plague so many inhabitants of Old Quincy.
Discovering Harvard's Changing Social Fabric
During the Class of 1961's time at Harvard, the College began a number of programs aiming to increase the diversity of the traditionally white, New England-centered student body.
Higher Yield Means Few Waitlist Admissions
The yield for Harvard College’s class of 2015 increased to nearly 77 percent, up slightly from 75.5 percent last year.
College Struggles With Social Space
To work, socialize, and party, Harvard students must physically disperse, moving from one social space to another. While undergraduates at other colleges flock to one student center, no such central space exists at Harvard.
Lamont Cafe
Administrators point to Lamont Cafe as an example of a positive recent development in College social space, but some students say that the semi-social location fails to live up to their definitions of a social space.
(Not) Eating at Harvard
While Harvard offers a number of resources for students with eating disorders, eating disorders are often stigmatized and can slip under the radar.
SLAM Rallies in Support of Workers
The Student Labor Action Movement has kicked off its sustainable jobs campaign to rally student support for University dining hall workers who will be re-negotiating their contracts in the coming year.
Gap Years: A Chance To Explore The World
Since winter break, Ben Yu has traveled solo to eastern Africa, Egypt, and California, and is currently in China.
College Announces New BGLTQ Resources
Dean of Harvard College Evelynn M. Hammonds announced at a community meeting Wednesday night the development of new resources for BGLTQ students at Harvard, including the establishment of a full-time staff person and campus space dedicated to the BGLTQ community.
