The May-June issue of Harvard Magazine includes a feature on Gen Ed 1188: Rise of the Machines? Understanding and Using Generative AI. Taught for the first time this spring by Chris Stubbs and Logan McCarty, the course employs Gen Ed’s signature interdisciplinary approach to examine the world of AI from all different angles. Gen Ed 1188 teaches students the mechanics of…
Winners of the 2024 General Education Prize
Congratulations to the following students for their exceptional reflections on the transformational nature of their Gen Ed learning experiences: Their achievements have been recognized in the Harvard Gazette and showcased on the Harvard College instagram. Learn more about the General Education Prize. …
Gen Ed student prize submissions due March 18th
The Program in General Education has established the General Education Prize to inspire Harvard College students to reflect on the transformational nature of their Gen Ed learning experiences. Up to five $500 prizes will be awarded annually. Submissions are due on Monday, March 18th. Learn more or apply….
Students in Gen Ed 1131: Loss collect resources for difficult times
Students in Gen Ed 1131: Loss, taught by Kathleen Coleman, have curated a collection of material to help provide comfort in times of loss. Resources include music, poetry, art, and film and explore themes of bereavement; loss of home; exile; amputation; various forms of “ambiguous loss”; and anticipated loss….
GENED 1080 Fest
Celebrate GENED 1080 Fest on Monday, December 18th from 2:00-5:00 PM in the SEC LL2 atrium….
New Gen Ed student prize
The Program in General Education has established the General Education Prize to inspire Harvard College students to reflect on the transformational nature of their Gen Ed learning experiences. Up to five $500 prizes will be awarded annually. Submissions are due on Monday, March 18th….
Book-Works from Harvard College
Students in the Spring 2023 Gen Ed 1090: What is a Book? From the Clay Tablet to the Kindle display their final creative projects on Monday, October 30 from 4-6pm on the 3rd floor of Lamont Library. Stop by the exhibit opening or check it out over the next few months. Projects on display can be seen below, courtesy…
Spring 2024 Course Selection Advising
Gen Ed will be holding in-person drop-in advising hours at the following times: Advising will take place in the Gen Ed office suite on the 3rd floor at 1414 Massachusetts Avenue. In addition to drop-in advising hours, we are happy to answer questions by email or schedule an individual in-person or Zoom appointment. Please contact gened_questions@fas.harvard.edu. *Please note…
Availability in Fall 2023 Courses
Limited spots may still be available in certain Gen Ed courses. Courses available can be found here….
2023 Harvard Summer School courses for Gen Ed credit
Information about using Harvard Summer School courses to fulfill Gen Ed requirements is now available. In-person, online, and study abroad options are available to fulfill Gen Ed requirements….