Students & Alumni

Features on student life and alumni journeys, capturing the spirit, impact, and diversity of the Harvard community.

In Sermon, Garber Urges Harvard Community to ‘Defend and Protect’ Institutions

Harvard’s president uses traditional Memorial Church address to encourage divergent views.

by Jonathan Shaw

Al Franken trivia and videos

Learn more about the comedic-actor-turned-liberal-politician with trivia and videos.

Skydiving, bouldering, dog sledding, and hiking: New England has it all

New England mountain, river, and woodland adventures

by Nell Porter-Brown

Recent books with Harvard connections

Recent books with Harvard connections

Leonce Gaiter's Western novel describes violence in 1890s Indian Territory

A gritty Western depicts a brief, violent crusade.

by Craig Lambert

Megan Amram, Twitter comedienne

LA comedy writer Megan Amram has mastered the form of the Twitter joke.

by Craig Lambert

Committees reshape Harvard governance

Charters for the senior governing board’s new centers of expertise and oversight

Emily Rauh Pulitzer named National Arts Medalist

Honoring the collector and supporter of the Fogg Art Museum renovation

Tommy Lee Jones named Harvard Arts Medalist

The actor, Class of 1969, will receive his award in April.

Tyler Gibbons and Robin MacArthur record Vermont folk songs

A musical Vermont couple record local music collected decades ago.

by Craig Lambert