Alumni & People
curation of alumni people, faculty and student profiles
Inside Harvard’s Most Egalitarian School
The Extension School is open to everyone. Expect to work—hard.
What Bonobos Teach Us About Female Power and Cooperation
A Harvard scientist expands our understanding of our closest living relatives.
by Annie Roth
What Do Puppies Know?
Canine capabilities emerge early and continue into adulthood.
News In Brief
The presidency, PhDs, research funding and more
Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades
The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.
Eating for the Holidays, the Planet, and Your Heart
“Sustainable eating,” and healthy recipes you can prepare for the holidays.
Novelist Lev Grossman on Why Fantasy Isn’t About Escapism
The Magicians author discusses his influences, from Harvard to King Arthur to Tolkien.
by Eric Olson
Mount Vernon, Historic Preservation, and American Politics
Anne Neal Petri promotes George Washington and historic literacy.
Introductions: Dan Cnossen
A conversation with the former Navy SEAL and gold-medal-winning Paralympic skier
by Kate Kaufman
A Congenial Voice in Japanese-American Relations
Takashi Komatsu spent his life building bridges.