Students & Alumni

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

Free Speech, the Bomb—and Donald Trump

A Harvard cardiologist on the unlikely alliances that shaped a global movement to prevent nuclear war

Harvard Commencement week 2012: events for Wednesday, May 28

ROTC commissioning and numerous Class Day celebrations, including speeches by Sandberg, Power, Van Valkenburgh, and Kaling.

Harvard Commencement week 2014: events for Tuesday, May 27

Phi Beta Kappa exercises; Baccalaureate address

Harvard seniors reflect on personal lessons they have learned

Seniors reveal some unexpected lessons learned at Harvard.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard alumni reflect on their Teach for America experiences

Recent Teach for American alumni share reflections on the controversial program.

by Michael Zuckerman

Harvard undergraduates honored for dorm leadership

Harvard students who help enhance the quality of life in the dorms win Aloian Awards

Bill Gates at Harvard

An unconventional undergraduate's College years, and the birth of the personal-computer software industry

Harvard Cambridge Scholarships 2013

Four seniors have won scholarships to study at Cambridge University during the 2013-2014 academic year.

Commencement & Reunion Guide

A glimpse into the graduating class of 2013; plus, Commencement apparel, new restaurants and establishments, and events listings

An Irish Harvard College student's local family

The Undergraduate, from Ireland, finds friendship in a local host family.

by Cherone Duggan

Social justice activists and entrepreneurs follow their own paths

Young activists live their beliefs—"every day"

by Nell Porter-Brown