Students & Alumni
Features on student life and alumni journeys, capturing the spirit, impact, and diversity of the Harvard community.
Harvard’s Hiring Freeze Continues
University leaders say $1 billion per year is at risk due to federal actions
by Vivian W. Rong
African and African-American Studies Celebrates 50 Years
Speakers discuss history, progress, hope, and home.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Where Do Overseers Come From?
On the eve of a contested election for the governing board, looking under the hood of the nominating process
by John S. Rosenberg
Cooperating to Combat Coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus begins spreading in populations outside China, Harvard announces a collaboration with Chinese researchers to develop diagnostics and therapies for treating SARS-CoV-2.
by Jonathan Shaw
Ghost Stories for the Apocalypse
Ken Liu’s speculative fiction on maintaining and transcending humanity
by Bennett McIntosh
Divestment Slate Achieves Place on Overseer Ballot
Petitioner candidates qualify, will campaign to change Board of Overseers and Harvard investment policy.
by John S. Rosenberg
Seeking a Flag-Bearer!
Are you eligible to carry the (replica) Little Red Flag?
Documentarian Sought
A possible film about cardiologist Paul Dudley White
Former Overseer Diana Nelson ’84 Named to the Harvard Corporation
The former chair of Carlson Inc. has long been active in alumni affairs and in nonprofits focused on education, the arts, and children.
by Jacob Sweet
Honoring Alumni Leaders
The HAA recognizes those who bolster Harvard clubs and SIGs.
Overseer and HAA Director Elections
The official 2020 slates