Students & Alumni

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

International Scholars and Students Targeted—Again

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces fresh investigation into Harvard’s participation in the Exchange Visitor Program.

by Jonathan Shaw

HAA Awards

Six alumni are recognized for long-time volunteer service to the University.

Guy Davenport

Brief life of a polymathic stylist: 1927-2005

by Eric Allen Been

The Justice Gap

America’s unfulfilled promise of “equal justice under law”

by Lincoln Caplan

Oenophile Par Excellence

Anne Fadiman ’74 recalls her father, Clifton, in an excerpt from The Wine Lover’s Daughter

Found in Translation

Maureen Freely ’74, longtime translator of Orhan Pamuk, shares the nuances of bringing a text from one language to another.

by Oset Babür

Off the Shelf

Recent books with Harvard connections

Past’s Presence

John Wang ’16, winner of Radcliffe’s public art competition, reflects on art and historical perspective. 

by Natasha Lasky

Up Close

Composer Ashley Fure wants people to listen to noise.

by Jennifer Gersten

The Activist Athlete

Sociologist Harry Edwards and broadcaster James Brown weigh protest and progress in sports, and in Harvard basketball.

by David L. Tannenwald

From the Archives: Freshman Plus 10

A graduate reflects on history—personal and otherwise.

by Adam Goodheart