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

Lord Mayor for a Day

Harvard's Michael Mainelli, the 695th Lord Mayor of London.

by Robert Sprung

Crimson Cricket?

Taking a Harvard swing at a blossoming sport

by Max J. Krupnick

Historic Humor

University Archives to preserve Harvard Lampoon materials

by Nina Pasquini

American Solidarity

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy on how the Catholic Church has moved towards inclusivity.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Poise, in Spite of Everything

Nina Skov Jensen ’25, portraitist for collectors and the princess of Denmark. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Quantum Leaps

Ballerina and quantum physicist Merritt Moore ’11 connects humans and machines.

by Nina Pasquini

Dialogue, not Debate

American University’s Lara Schwartz, J.D. ’98, teaches productive disagreement.

by Max J. Krupnick

Leading with Care

Michael Hill strikes the right balance.

by Max J. Krupnick

Strategic Planning

A chess player’s moves on AI safety

by Nina Pasquini

Spellbound on Stage

Actor and young adult novelist Aislinn Brophy

by Lydialyle Gibson