Alumni Profiles

Spotlight stories on alumni who are leading, innovating, and making a difference.

No More [Lovin’ That] Dirty Water

Enjoying the Boston Harbor’s Renaissance This Summer

by Nell Porter-Brown

Creating a Scene

Lighting and set designer Elizabeth Mak communicates stories.

by Nina Pasquini

“Kind of Dark and Scary”

Animator Renee Zhan finds self-discovery in strange landscapes.

by S.I. Rosenbaum

A New Way of Being in the World

Elizabeth Marshall Thomas’s “laser beam” insights into the lives of animals and humans

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Try, Try Again

Rugby’s freshman scorer Sofie Fella

by Lydialyle Gibson

Science Dean, Soccer Judge

On the weekends, SEAS dean Frank Doyle steps out of his office and onto the pitch.

by Jacob Sweet

The Trilemma

Dani Rodrik’s views on trade, development, and democracy enter the mainstream.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Dance in Translation

Choreographer Wendy Jehlen’s “dance diplomacy”

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Cabaret and Cooperation

Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale is at his best bringing people together.

by Jacob Sweet

Hansjörg Wyss Boosts Bioengineering Innovation

A third round of funding by one of Harvard's leading donors

by Jonathan Shaw

The Comic-Book Storyteller

Graphic novelist Amy Chu

by S.I. Rosenbaum