University People

A New HAA President at a Tumultuous Time

A career in higher ed inspired Will Makris to give back.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Dumebi Menakaya Shoots Secrecy

The photographer takes self-portraits—without photographing herself.

by Rebecca E. J. Cadenhead

When “Failure” Means Success

Learning how to make the most of setbacks at Harvard

by Josie Abugov

Flying Squirrel

Wingsuit skydiver Alejandro Montagna on minimizing risk—at 150 mph

by Nancy Walecki

When Children Fall Ill

“You work in the hope space, and you tend to the grief.”

by Nell Porter-Brown

The Art of Lighting and Sound Design

Theater technicians Finn Bamber and Clay Oxford bring Harvard theater to life.

by Nancy Walecki

Home, Harvard, and (Im)permanence

The complicated return to campus post-pandemic

by Sofia Andrade