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

Henry Street Settlement executive director David Garza: a profile

At Henry Street Settlement, David Garza ’86 is not locking anyone out.

by Nell Porter-Brown

2019 Alumni Clubs and SIGs Awards

A celebration of notable alumni and shared interest groups

2019 Overseer and HAA Director Candidates

The official 2019 slates

This Year’s Overseer and HAA Director Candidates

The official nominees for 2019 are announced.

Tracy K. Smith Named Harvard Arts Medalist

 The U.S. poet laureate will be honored on May 2. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Profile of winemaker Kelby Russell

Why the vineyards of New York called Kelby Russell home

by Erick Trickey

Profile of installation artist Liz Glynn

In Liz Glynn’s massive installations, big questions about the meaning of value

by Samantha Culp

Playwright Bess Wohl: a profile

Bess Wohl writes plays from an actor’s perspective.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Cellist Laurence Lesser is profiled

A cellist and conservatory teacher who has never stopped learning

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard degree-program affiliates in the 116th Congress

Degree-program affiliates now number 53, with 15 in the Senate and 38 in the House.