Students & Alumni

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

a couple sitting at a park overlooking the ocean

6.11.2025

Your Guide to Summer 2025 Along Boston Harbor

Enjoying Boston Harbor’s Renaissance this summer

by Nell Porter-Brown

Nora Schultz set out to create quick <em>and</em> wholesome desserts.

1.1.2009

Natural Baker

With her Naturally Nora cake and frosting mixes, Nora Schultz aims to provide quick and wholesome desserts.

by Krysten A. Keches

11.5.2008

Barack Obama of Harvard Law School—and Beyond

During his student years at Harvard Law School, Barack Obama, J.D. ’91, now president-elect of the United States, also came to the attention of the wider University community.

Architect Maryann Thompson M.Arch.-M.L.A. ’89 at the “Zero Impact House”

11.1.2008

Keeping It Green

Profiles of Maryann Thompson, who practices sustainable architecture; Sarah Beatty, who founded a green building-supplies company; and David Hamilton, who works to preserve farmland

by Nell Porter-Brown