Commentary | August 12, 2016

Acclaimed new editorial colleague

Welcoming an accomplished new editorial colleague

From The September-October 2016 Issue

Lydialyle Gibson joined the masthead last autumn as a writer and editor. One of the features she wrote for the University of Chicago’s magazine, her prior perch, has justly been recognized as the best alumni-magazine article of 2015—the highest accolade in our field. Her first feature for Harvard Magazine readers can be found by clicking here. Whether you have noticed her byline on many previous pieces or not, you will quickly discover her many delightful strengths as a reporter and writer. Enjoy.

~The Editor

Published in the September-October 2016 print issue under the headline “Note to Readers,” in the Letters section.

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