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

From the archives: the pioneering Crimson women of the New York Times

With the appointment of Jill Abramson '76 as executive editor, we take a look back at pathbreaking Harvard student journalists who helped change the nation's premier newspaper.

Jill Abramson ’76 named executive editor of the New York Times

First woman to fill the newspaper's top editorial post

Gifford Combs misses his thirty-third Commencement

A broken ankle snaps a Commencement streak.

Amy Brenneman's play "Mouth Wide Open" explores aspects of her life

Amy Brenneman's play Mouth Wide Open opens her life up, candidly.

Election results for Overseers and HAA elected directors

Harvard alumni choose new Overseers and HAA elected directors.

Education secretary Arne Duncan is chief marshal of Harvard's 360th Commencement

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan '86 is chief marshal for Harvard's 360th Commencement.

50th reunioner Thomas Pepper ’61 examines unexpected changes in world values

On the eve of his reunion, Thomas Pepper ’61 offers 50 years of the big picture

by Thomas Pepper

Journalists Tim Noah and E. J. Dionne Jr. win Hillman Prizes

Recognized for reporting on inequality and for career achievement

Shared Interest Groups for Harvard alumni - Commencement & Reunion 2011

View and submit listings of Shared Interest Group events.