People & Passions
We’re All Harvard Influencers, Like It or Not
In the digital age, it’s hard to avoid playing into the mythology.
by Kate Kaufman
Harvard’s 2026 Miller-Hunn Awards Honor Nine Alumni
The recipients volunteered their time to support undergraduate admissions.
A Harvard Economist Probes the Affordable Housing Crisis
From understanding gender pay gaps to the housing crisis, Rebecca Diamond’s research aims to improve lives.
Harvard-trained lawyer fights for the rights of chickens
Alene Anello wants to apply animal cruelty laws to birds raised for meat.
This Harvard Graduate Brings Women of the Revolution to Life
Historical reenactor Lauren Shear reveals tricks of the trade for playing Tory loyalists, Revolutionary poets, and more.
These Harvard Mountaineers Braved Denali’s Wall of Ice
John Graham’s Denali Diary documents a dangerous and historic climb.
The Tragic Wartime Life of a Promising Black Harvard Scholar
A new book sheds light on Reed Peggram.
Harvard’s Productivity Trap
What happened to doing things for the sake of enjoyment?
How a Harvard Hockey Legend Became a Needlepoint Artist
Joe Bertagna’s retirement project recreates figures from Boston sports history.
Introductions: Mallika Monteiro
A conversation with a beer industry executive
by Andrea Javor