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

Giants

Morison, Handlin, and a new view of the Mem Hall fire

by Primus VI

Alan Jenkins

A brief look at a Harvard Law School professor's long journey

by Jacob Sweet

Deep Roots

Playwright Antoinette Nwandu confronts race, religion, and her personal history.

by Olivia Schwob

Hot Pursuit

Avocational bassist Matthew Berlin

by Lydialyle Gibson

“Wild Dreams”

Malaysian-born Yangsze Choo writes novels infused with the tropical mysteries of her childhood.

by Stuart Miller

Rallying Cries

Steven Choi, J.D. ’04, works—and fights—at the vitriolic epicenter of immigration politics.

by Nell Porter-Brown

“Write Your Own Songs”

An Oscar-nominated collaboration

by Olivia Munk

And the Academy Award Goes to…Math

Ben Zauzmer '15 tackles Oscars predictions, with math. 

by Jacob Sweet

Climate-Change Advocacy Intensifies

FAS votes for divestment, and perhaps a contending Overseers’ slate

by John S. Rosenberg

Election Slates and Divestment Developments

The spring-semester agenda on climate-change advocacy takes shape—on campus and beyond.

by John S. Rosenberg