Students & Alumni

Features on student life and alumni journeys, capturing the spirit, impact, and diversity of the Harvard community.

a couple sitting at a park overlooking the ocean

Harvard Squared | July-August 2025

No More [Lovin’ That] Dirty Water

Enjoying Boston Harbor’s Renaissance this summer

by Nell Porter-Brown

Alumni | January-February 2009

Educational Activist

Teresa Clarke helps talented but low-income South African children through the Student Sponsorship Programme.

by Brittney Moraski

| 11.5.2008

Barack Obama of Harvard Law School—and Beyond

During his student years at Harvard Law School, Barack Obama, J.D. ’91, now president-elect of the United States, also came to the attention of the wider University community.

Architect Maryann Thompson M.Arch.-M.L.A. ’89 at the “Zero Impact House”

New England Regional | November-December 2008

Keeping It Green

Profiles of Maryann Thompson, who practices sustainable architecture; Sarah Beatty, who founded a green building-supplies company; and David Hamilton, who works to preserve farmland

by Nell Porter-Brown