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

New top hats for ladies at Harvard Commencement

New top hats for women appear at Commencement

by Nell Porter-Brown

Recent books by David Esterly, Gish Jen, Thomas Kelly, and others

Recent books with Harvard connections

Four Freedoms Park dedicated in New York City to Franklin Delano Roosevelt

The New York City site is the first memorial to the president in his home state.

Harvard’s Pennoyer bell, Allan R. Robinson, and "Illegitimum non carborundum"

Of the Pennoyer bell, and Harvard Bandsman Allan R. Robinson, Latin librettist

How Bill Marden got into Harvard and fulfilled the language requirement

How Bill Marden got into Harvard and fulfilled the language requirement.

Palindromist Mark Saltveit, Yo-Yo Ma on Leon Kirchner, and a sleuthing architect

A World Palindrome Champion, a sleuthing architect, and Yo-Yo Ma on Leon Kirchner

Harvard Commencement week 2012: events for Tuesday, May 22

Phi Beta Kappa exercises; Baccalaureate address

L. Fred Jewett, "Durable Dean" of Harvard College, has died

As dean of admissions and dean of the College, he fostered diversity in many ways.

The Harvard Alumni Association Awards, 2011 recipients

The Harvard Alumni Association Awards recognize outstanding service to the University through alumni activities.

Hunn Memorial Schools and Scholarships 2011 award winners

Seven alumni received Hunn Memorial Schools and Scholarships Awards in 2011.