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...telling blow has been struck at the freshman course from which it will probably never recover. It is now but a question of time when freshman required work must be a thing of the past. Probably the only thing that prevents the general raising of the standard at once is the fact that there are but few suitable fitting schools as yet in the country. As soon as good schools are more numerous, the course at Harvard will probably be made entirely elective. The only question is whether it will be a three or a four years' course. According...
...course. Both of these changes tend toward the same result - the encouragement of specialties. According to these regulations, a man may anticipate his freshman required work and pursue one subject throughout his college course. The offer of "honors" to special students is also a new feature in the same general line as those just mentioned. Any person can now come to college and avail himself of all the privileges of a regular student without being obliged to take the required course. The only thing such a man must forego is the degree and the mention of his name...
President Arthur gave a dinner party in honor of General and Mrs. Grant in the rejuvenated executive mansion last night...
...income from them this year is $31,367.19. The other funds of the college, which are invested as a whole, show a total this year of $4,511,861.59 a net increase over the previous year of $278,441.34. The annual income from this general capital is $233,352.88. The rate of income for 1882-83 is likely to be below five and a half per cent. The deficit for the year in the departments dependent upon the college proper is $14,738.63; but the Divinity, Law, Medical and Scientific Schools each show a small surplus, as do the Dental...
...more fully by the members of the university, due in no small degree to the exertions of Dr. Sargent. The effect of the gymnasium work is already beginning to be noticeable in an appearance of increased vigor and strength on the part of the students. Such signs of general improvement cannot but be hailed with satisfaction by all lovers of athletics...