Students & Alumni

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

In Federal Court, Harvard and the Government Have Friends

A look at the amicus curiae briefs in Harvard’s funding case

by Tamara Evdokimova

Decoding the Alphaviruses

New research identifies the cellular receptors for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and two related viruses.

by Jonathan Shaw

"On the Ground" with Asylum-Seekers

Sabrineh Ardalan directs Harvard’s Immigration and Refugee Clinic.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard’s Social Media Influencers

How students make videos for a world fascinated by Harvard

by Jacob Sweet

An Acrobat Takes Flight

Anna Soltys Morse and the art of hand-to-hand flying

by Lydialyle Gibson

Mexican Soul

How Claudia García got “mariachi fever”

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Graduates Leave No One Behind

The U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are over—but promises remain unfulfilled.

by Jacob Sweet

Change at the Top

Philip Lovejoy to retire as Harvard Alumni Association executive director

by John S. Rosenberg

Ballots, Please

The Board of Overseers and Alumni Association elected director slates

Tracy Palandjian Elected to Harvard Corporation

Succeeds retiring member William F. Lee

by John S. Rosenberg

Being on “The Bachelor”

Kira Mengistu looks for love on reality television.

by Nancy Walecki