Students & Alumni
Features on student life and alumni journeys, capturing the spirit, impact, and diversity of the Harvard community.
Harvard’s Hiring Freeze Continues
University Leaders Say $1 Billion Per Year Is At Risk Due to Federal Actions
by Vivian W. Rong
Harvard Forward Unveils Second Overseer Slate
Three aspirants for election to the Board of Overseers, under its new rules limiting petition candidates
by John S. Rosenberg
Understanding Ebola
The 2014 epidemic was rooted in centuries of exploitation and war, Paul Farmer argues.
by Jonathan Shaw
Spring Remains Remote
Harvard professional schools continue (mostly) online learning during the next semester—and other indicators for 2021.
by John S. Rosenberg
Making the Call
The AP’s Michael Fabiano on the 2020 election
by Jacob Sweet
“To Break Our Own Rules”
Poet-critic Dan Chiasson and The Math Campers
by Lydialyle Gibson
In a Farmer’s Long Beard
Miriam Udel’s passion for children and Yiddish children’s literature
The Sports Critic
Louisa Thomas takes a different view.
by Jacob Sweet
Alumni Interviewer Honors
The College Admissions Office’s 2020 Miller-Hunn Award winners
The 2020 HAA Award Winners
Six alumni are honored for significant volunteer service.
Election Results
The Alumni Association’s new elected directors