Harvard College is the undergraduate liberal arts college of Harvard University, a prestigious Ivy League institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 by the Massachusetts Bay Colony, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States and was named after John Harvard, a Puritan clergyman who bequeathed his library and half his estate to the college in 1638. As part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard College provides a rigorous, interdisciplinary education to approximately 7,000 undergraduates, emphasizing critical thinking, research, and preparation for leadership roles in diverse fields such as politics, business, law, medicine, the arts, technology, and finance. The college is renowned for its selective admissions process, world-class faculty, vast resources—including access to the Harvard Library system, one of the largest academic collections globally—and its influential alumni network. Harvard College operates under the governance of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, known as the Harvard Corporation, established by charter in 1650 as the oldest corporation in the Western Hemisphere. This body manages the college's finances, real estate, and legal affairs, ensuring its autonomy within the broader Harvard University structure. The college fosters a vibrant campus life through numerous student organizations, including a cappella groups like the Harvard Krokodiloes (founded 1946), Radcliffe Pitches (1975), and Harvard Opportunes (1980), as well as academic societies and extracurricular activities that promote intellectual and social engagement. Harvard College has a storied history of producing influential alumni, including eight U.S. presidents, over 160 Nobel laureates affiliated with Harvard, and countless leaders shaping global networks of influence in government, media, industry, business, technology, and finance; among its graduates is Feith, who earned his A.B. in Government there. In recent years, Harvard College has faced scrutiny over issues such as grade inflation, data breaches, and controversies involving donor affiliations, including fallout from files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite these challenges, it continues to uphold its mission of advancing knowledge and educating citizens and citizen-leaders, maintaining its position as a cornerstone of American higher education and a hub for networks of influence.