Alumni Profiles
Spotlight stories on alumni who are leading, innovating, and making a difference.
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.
Prolific writer Francine Prose
Francine Prose writes fiction and nonfiction in many forms. With an audio clip of the author discussing her writing process.
Mayor John Fetterman tries to renew Braddock, Pennsylvania
A Kennedy School alumnus tries to revive a Rust Belt town.
Profile of physician and poet David Moolten
Experiences as patient and doctor have shaped David Moolten’s commitment to writing.
Profile of organic farmer and writer Kristin Kimball
How Manhattan journalist Kristin Kimball found the best job in the world.
Profile of ReputationDefender founder and author Michael Fertik
Entrepreneur and author Michael Fertik aims to help folks keep their reputations safe online.
by Seamus Flory
Harvard dropouts from the class of 1969
Forty-some years ago, three Sixties types dropped out. We drop in on them.
Soccer program Coaches Across Continents promotes education in Africa
Nick Gates ’91 has founded Coaches Across Continents to use soccer as an educational technique in Africa.
by John Daley
Profile of Sara Horowitz, founder of Freelancers Union
A Kennedy School graduate organizes the "free-agent economy."
Alfred Alcorn's museum mystery books
Alfred Alcorn ’64 sets his Harvard-flavored murder mysteries in one of his favorite places: a museum. With audio from an interview with Alcorn.
Charlie Allen's art of home restoration
Charlie Allen makes period homes work for their owners. View images of his work.