Student Life
Harvard Students Celebrate End of Classes at Finals Fest
Students celebrated the first day of reading period with food trucks, raffle stations, and back massages in the Malkin Athletic Center lawn on Thursday, attending the Dean of Students Office’s annual “Finals Fest.”
71 Harvard Undergraduates Awarded 2025 Hoopes Prize for Senior Theses
When Kay M. Rollins ’25 took a nap on Thursday, she didn’t expect to wake up to texts reading “Have you heard the news?” about her winning the Hoopes Prize.
Revenue and Revelry: How House Committees Spend on Student Entertainment
With different budgets, revenue streams, and degrees of extravagance, resident satisfaction with House social calendars varies across the River and Quad. The Crimson spoke with HoCo chairs from all 12 upperclassmen Houses about how they prioritize spending to bring House traditions to life.
FAS Closes Barker Center Cafe, Citing Financial Strain
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences closed the Barker Center Cafe and laid off its 20 student employees and manager at the end of service on Wednesday, citing budget concerns.
DSO and Crimson Key Society Debut Housing Day Video Awards Ceremony ‘The Johnnies’
Currier House took home the people’s choice award Wednesday at the first-ever Housing Day video awards ceremony, dubbed “The Johnnies,” which featured a reception and stand-up comedy at the Graduate School of Education’s Gutman Conference Center.
On International Denim Day, Harvard Students Show Support for People Who Experienced Sexual Assault
Hundreds of Harvard students and affiliates wore denim dresses, jeans, and Canadian tuxedos and stopped by the Science Center on Wednesday to honor Denim Day, a global campaign to show support for people who experienced sexual assault.
Protesters Urge Harvard To Reject DHS Demands, Reinstate Affinity Graduation Ceremonies
After a few brief weeks celebrating Harvard’s decision to resist the Trump administration’s federal funding conditions, more than 80 students and faculty went back to protesting the University on Tuesday, rallying against the decision to end affinity celebrations in the Science Center Plaza.
Harvard Students Feel ‘Disenfranchised’ as Nearly 50 Canadian Mail-In Ballots Never Arrive
Canada ushered Liberal Party candidate Mark J. Carney ’87 into a full term as prime minister on Monday — but roughly 50 Canadian students at Harvard who applied for mail-in ballots were not able to vote.
‘Uplifting and Welcoming and Inclusive’: Admitted Students of Class of 2029 Visit for Visitas
Admitted students to Harvard’s Class of 2029 flocked to Harvard Square on Sunday for Visitas, Harvard’s annual admitted students’ weekend.
Visas Restored for All 12 Harvard Students, Recent Grads Affected by Revocations
All 12 of the Harvard students and recent graduates whose student visas were revoked by the State Department have had their visa status reverted back to active, as of Saturday, according to the Harvard International Office.
As Trump Targets Student Visas, Harvard Allows International Admits To Accept Offers From Foreign Universities
Breaking with past policy, Harvard College announced that international students can accept admission to both Harvard and another non-American institution in an email to incoming international students Sunday morning.
Harvard Democrats and Republicans Face Off at Annual Visitas Debate
More than 500 students and prospective Harvard admits packed Science Center Hall B to watch the Harvard College Democrats and the Harvard Republican Club exchange blows over economics, immigration, and higher education during this year’s annual Visitas debate on Sunday night.
How the HUA Spends Half a Million Dollars a Year
More than 400 student clubs apply for funding from the HUA at the start of each semester, and the HUA divides around half a million dollars, among them. But the source of the HUA’s funding is in decline — and the HUA can only fulfill a fraction of the requests it receives.
‘The Greatest of All Time’: Seniors Pleased With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Class Day Speaker Pick
The Alumni Affairs Development office announced Tuesday that Abdul-Jabbar would take the stage on Class Day next month, a celebration of Harvard College graduates that takes place the day before the University’s Commencement ceremony. The announcement drew excitement from seniors who lauded Abdul-Jabbar for his achievements on and off the basketball court.
Women Founders Discuss the Future of Climate and Sustainability at Earth Day Panel
Female leaders in climate and sustainability discussed their initiatives at a Harvard College Women’s Center event in honor of Earth Day on Wednesday.
