Students & Alumni

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

Letters from Readers About Harvard’s Standoff with the Trump Administration

Harvard Magazine readers respond to Harvard’s standoff with the Trump administration.

by Jonathan Shaw

Dwight Miller, longtime Harvard admissions officer, retires

College admissions stalwart Dwight Miller retires.

by John S. Rosenberg

A melting pot: Harvard’s 1968 football team

How the Crimson squad from the immortal ’68 Game revealed a transforming Harvard

by George Howe Colt

Bill Gates talks with students

The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.

by Jonathan Shaw

Behavioral “nudges” boost student performance

Interventions that mobilize family support networks have powerful effects.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Commencement 2018

Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations

Past’s Presence

John Wang ’16, winner of Radcliffe’s public art competition, reflects on art and historical perspective. 

by Natasha Lasky

To kill social clubs at Harvard College, a comprehensive ban is proposed

A Harvard committee proposes eliminating unsanctioned student social organizations.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard faculty divisions social clubs

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences remains sharply divided about sanctions and multiple, conflicting goals.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard faculty defers vote on final-club sanctions

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences will extend its contentious deliberations into the spring semester.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Final Club disputes

Unresolved issues as faculty vote on sanctions approaches

by John S. Rosenberg