Students & Alumni

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

Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths

A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.

by Jonathan Shaw

Miller of "The Bay State Banner"

Countering misinformation and chronicling black success

by Juliet Isselbacher

A Verdant Cultural Retreat

Boston’s Forest Hills Cemetery is a welcome respite from the world.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Earl Brown

Brief life of Harvard’s latest major league baseball player: 1903-1980

Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci’s Weather Obsession

The Harvard graduate is the fastest-rising star in weather.

by Jacob Sweet

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman and Man of the Year

Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman received the 72nd annual honors.

by Kristina DeMichele

Overseer Candidates State Their Views

The 2022 nominees outline their views of the University and their prospective service.

by John S. Rosenberg

Overseer and Elected Director Slates Announced

Harvard alumni can vote on governing-board nominees beginning April 1.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Forward Won’t Contest 2022 Overseers’ Election

A “pause” after winning four seats in recent elections

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Articulates Principles for “Denaming”

Faust-led committee addresses building and professorship naming decisions “profoundly antithetical” to present values.

by John S. Rosenberg

Reporting, with an M.B.A.

Charles Duhigg unpacks how individuals and organizations work at war, on Wall Street, and in Silicon Valley

by Jonathan Shaw