Students & Alumni

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

No More [Lovin’ That] Dirty Water

Enjoying Boston Harbor’s Renaissance this summer

by Nell Porter-Brown

Natural Baker

With her Naturally Nora cake and frosting mixes, Nora Schultz aims to provide quick and wholesome desserts.

by Krysten A. Keches

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.

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

Albert Gallatin Browne Jr.

William P. MacKinnon profiles the early war correspondent who covered the Utah War against the Mormon government of Brigham Young.

by William P. MacKinnon

At Home with Old Age

William Thomas, founder of the Eden Alternative and the Green House Project, reimagines nursing homes and residential living for the elderly.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Seriously Funny

Ian Frazier combines an historian's discipline with an original comic mind...

by Craig Lambert

Partnering with Survivors

Megan Berthold ’84 is director of research and a therapist for the Program for Torture Victims (PTV) in Los Angeles.

Self-Definition

Joel Derfner’s new book reveals some hidden depths.

Man with a Plan

Afam Onyema ’01 has a job that he wakes up “hungry” to pursue, that has become the passion of his life.

by Liz Goodwin

A Tale of Two Detectives

Lauren Mechling writes in the thriving young-adult genre.

by Paul Gleason