College News
'More Than Half' of Ad Board Cases Last Fall Led to Withdrawals, Harvard Says
Roughly 70 students, or approximately one percent of Harvard’s undergraduate body, were forced to temporarily withdraw from the College last fall in connection with the massive Government 1310 cheating scandal, Harvard indicated in an announcement Friday morning.
Hasty Pudding Parades, Roasts Woman of the Year
Marion Cotillard, an Academy Award-winning French actress known for her roles in “Inception” and in the biographical French film “La Vie En Rose,” joins an elite group of actresses who have won the Hasty Pudding Award.
Few Hit Jackpot In Course Lotteries
As the number of interested students in some already oversubscribed classes continues to grow and Pre-Term Planning data at times fails to accurately predict student interest, professors face the dilemma of how best to accommodate students while still maintaining the quality of their classes.
Marion waves to her fans
Marion Cotillard waved to fans situated on building tops as her parade proceeded down Massachusetts Avenue on Thursday afternoon.
You talkin' to me?
Marion Cotillard performs Robert De Niro's famous monologue from the movie "Taxi Driver" during her roast.
Quincy Renewal Still on Schedule
Though scaffolding and black tarp continue to shroud the facade of Old Quincy, renovations on the building are proceeding according to plan.
Chess Club Prepares for Comeback
The leaders of Harvard Chess are pushing to intensify the team’s tournament training in hopes of becoming more competitive nationally in the long run.
After 40 Years, One Last Hurrah
When Joseph D. Brain delivered the first lecture of his new physiology course “The Human Organism” in 1971, scientists had not yet eradicated smallpox, profiled DNA, or discovered HIV.
Science Center Plaza Renovation Moving Forward on Schedule
With the Science Center Plaza construction project approaching completion ahead of schedule, Harvard officials are touting the space’s potential to become a bustling communal gathering area.
Classes Address Collaboration Policies
Among crowded classrooms and stacks of syllabi, professors outlining their collaboration policies have become a common theme of opening lectures.
Student Task Force Report Examines University Gun Policy
A focus group of Undergraduate Council representatives released a report early this month examining the University’s policies on guns, discussing the history of gun-related incidents on campus, and recommending policy actions to prevent campus shootings.
Alumnus Slams Harvard's Handling of the Cheating Scandal
Thomas G. Stemberg ’71, founder of the retail chain Staples and a prominent supporter of the Harvard mens’ basketball program, characterized the College’s handling of the Government 1310 cheating scandal as “Orwellian” in a personal letter addressed to University President Drew G. Faust.
New Dean of Student Life Brings Years of Administrative Experience
When Stephen Lassonde takes the helm of the Office of Student Life in March, he will encounter issues similar to many he faced in his previous posts, including a changing residential environment and a disciplinary system that many have described as misguided.