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.

by Jonathan Shaw

Profile of literary agent Andrew Wylie

Andrew Wylie '70 runs a powerful literary agency that mixes hardball business and highbrow tastes. With audio from an interview with Wylie.

by Craig Lambert

Highbrow Lingerie

Fashion designer Laura Mehlinger draws on inspirations ranging from Vladimer Nabokow to Prince.

Sculptor James Dinerstein’s work fuses ancient and modern art

Sculptor James Dinerstein’s works in concrete and bronze fuse ancient forms with modern abstraction.

by Paul Gleason

Profile of Pacific Forest Trust president Laurie Wayburn

An alumna works to sustain commerce and conservation

by Nell Porter-Brown

John Berlow and the Green Vietnam Project promote safe, sustainable agriculture

John Berlow works to promote safe, sustainable agriculture in Vietnam.

by Melanie E. Long

Political activists Staughton and Alice (Niles) Lynd have written a memoir

Political activists Staughton and Alice (Niles) Lynd have written a memoir about marriage and social commitment.

by Tiffany L. Stanley

American composer Johnny Green

Brief life of a conflicted musician: 1908-1989

by Sol Hurwitz

Steven Crist publishes the Daily Racing Form

Steven Crist '78 is a newspaperman for the turf tribe.

by Craig Lambert

Sportscaster J.B. Brown writes about his "Role of a Lifetime"

Sportscaster J.B. Brown writes about his "Role of a Lifetime"

by Melanie E. Long

Jerusalem city councilor Laura Wharton

Jerusalem city councilor Laura Wharton seeks a more open and pluralistic city.

by Tiffany L. Stanley