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

Richard Dyer profiles New York Philharmonic conductor Alan Gilbert

Alan Gilbert’s music that should be heard

Profile of actor and playwright Wallace Shawn

Ubiquitous on film and TV, Wallace Shawn writes plays that pack the house—with 20.

by Craig Lambert

Green alternatives to the "perfect" lawn

Alternatives to the "perfect" lawn, at home and at Harvard

by Nell Porter-Brown

Video clips from Wallace Shawn's films and interviews

Interviews, a reading from a play, and a memorable scene from The Princess Bride.

Video: Kosher Catering 101 - Dawn LaRochelle at work

Feast preparations by a caterer in a kosher kitchen, captured in a Harvard Magazine original video.

Harvard's congressional contingent loses its lone woman, Jane Harman

The departure of Jane Harman, J.D. '69, returns the Harvard contingent's total to 31.

Harvard grad Molly Swenson an "American Idol" contender

Recent grad heads west for musical date with destiny.

Video: conductor Alan Gilbert has shaken things up at the New York Philharmonic

Conductor Alan Gilbert ’89 has shaken things up at the New York Philharmonic. In this video selection, see how.

Faust issues call for new seats on Harvard governing board

President Faust and Senior Fellow Robert D. Reischauer seek to fill six new seats on the governing board.

Harvard alumni in 112th Congress number 33

Harvard's roster in the 112th Congress gains a second Republican representative.