Students & Alumni
Features on student life and alumni journeys, capturing the spirit, impact, and diversity of the Harvard community.
Harvard Retains Winthrop Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming
by Max J. Krupnick
Harvard Forward Unveils Second Overseer Slate
Three aspirants for election to the Board of Overseers, under its new rules limiting petition candidates
by John S. Rosenberg
Understanding Ebola
The 2014 epidemic was rooted in centuries of exploitation and war, Paul Farmer argues.
by Jonathan Shaw
Spring Remains Remote
Harvard professional schools continue (mostly) online learning during the next semester—and other indicators for 2021.
by John S. Rosenberg
Making the Call
The AP’s Michael Fabiano on the 2020 election
by Jacob Sweet
The 2020 HAA Award Winners
Six alumni are honored for significant volunteer service.
Election Results
The Alumni Association’s new elected directors
Likenesses
A Civil War image and an Empire State Building homage
by Primus VI
The Conservative
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat’s journey through American decadence and upheaval
by Lydialyle Gibson
Lorenzo Tañada
Brief life of a Philippine patriot: 1898-1992
by Christopher Capozzola
Controlling the Global Thermostat
Coming to terms with climate change’s relentless, long-term fallout
by Jonathan Shaw