Students & Alumni
Features on student life and alumni journeys, capturing the spirit, impact, and diversity of the Harvard community.
No More [Lovin’ That] Dirty Water
Enjoying Boston Harbor’s Renaissance this summer
by Nell Porter-Brown
From a Rebound to a Slam Dunk
Sportscaster J.B. Brown writes about his "Role of a Lifetime"
by Melanie E. Long
Insider Activist
Jerusalem city councilor Laura Wharton seeks a more open and pluralistic city.
by Tiffany L. Stanley
John Mugane
Meet the director of Harvard’s African language program.
Cinéaste’s Orgy
Richard Peña ’75 is program director of the New York Film Festival.
by Craig Lambert
Scaling Up Charity
Smile Train's Brian Mullaney ’81 aims to correct cleft-palate deformities around the world.
by Nell Porter-Brown
A Call for Public Service
HAA president Teresita Alvarez-Bjelland knows what makes people happy.
by Nell Porter-Brown
Soup Chef
Teresa Chen ’64 promotes healthy soup-making and -eating.
by Krysten A. Keches
Musical Mentor
Amy Nathan ’67 aims to help kids over musical rough patches with The Young Musician’s Survival Guide.
by Krysten A. Keches
Unicyclists in a Good Cause
Philip Wharton ’82 and daughter Sophie ’11 pedal 100 miles for Afghan and Pakistani children.
by Krysten A. Keches
David J. Malan
Expert multitasker David Malan introduces students to computer science.