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

Final-Club Complications

Unresolved issues as faculty vote on sanctions approaches

by John S. Rosenberg

Clinton Campaigners Reflect on a Lost Election

Students and alumni who worked for the Clinton campaign reflect on their defeat, and the way forward. 

by Matthew Disler

The Elephant in the Room: Sports and Sexism

After the Harvard soccer scandal, a campus panel discussion on women and sports proves unexpectedly timely.

by Lydialyle Gibson

“Women’s Weekend” Is Launched

An inaugural celebration of the women of Harvard and Radcliffe

by Marina N. Bolotnikova , Jean Martin

The Buddies in the Boat

In this year’s Head of the Charles, one alumni crew celebrates 50 years since their first regatta outing.

by Lydialyle Gibson

“Presenting Jane” at Harvard

A rediscovered short film, with new commentary by Jane Freilicher and John Ashbery ’49, Litt.D. ’01, gives a glimpse of the New York School's early days.

by Matthew Browne

Basketball Largess

NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.

by John S. Rosenberg

Global Health at Home

Harvesting innovations from around the world to improve American medical care

by Howard Hiatt , Charles Kenney , Mark Rosenberg

Alan Seeger

Brief live of a premonitory poet: 1888-1916

by Dick Friedman

Death Throes

Sibling scholars Carol Steiker and Jordan Steiker seek to change how America thinks about capital punishment.

by Lincoln Caplan