Students & Alumni

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

Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues

University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.

by Lydialyle Gibson

African and African-American Studies Celebrates 50 years

Speakers discuss history, progress, hope, and home. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Overseers Nominations Election

On the eve of a contested election for the governing board, looking under the hood of the nominating process

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard and Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health Team to Fight SARS-CoV-2

As the novel coronavirus begins spreading in populations outside China, Harvard announces a collaboration with Chinese researchers to develop diagnostics and therapies for treating SARS-CoV-2.

by Jonathan Shaw

Ghost Stories for the Apocalypse

Ken Liu’s speculative fiction on maintaining and transcending humanity

by Bennett McIntosh

Harvard Divestment Overseer Slate

Petitioner candidates qualify, will campaign to change Board of Overseers and Harvard investment policy.

by John S. Rosenberg

Who next will carry the (replica) Little Red Flag?

Are you eligible to carry the (replica) Little Red Flag?

Paul Dudley White documentary possibility

A possible film about cardiologist Paul Dudley White

Diana Nelson named to Harvard Corporation

The former chair of Carlson Inc. has long been active in alumni affairs and in nonprofits focused on education, the arts, and children.

by Jacob Sweet

Playwright Antoinette Nwandu, profiled

Playwright Antoinette Nwandu confronts race, religion, and her personal history.

by Olivia Schwob

Jazz and blues bassist Matthew Berlin

Avocational bassist Matthew Berlin

by Lydialyle Gibson