Students & Alumni

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

Harvard Retains Winthrop Name

Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming

by Max J. Krupnick

How to Pretend You Went to Harvard

I would like to offer you what I think is even better than an actual Harvard degree: the ability to pass what I call the Harvard Voight-Kampff.

by Alexandra Petri

Ghost Story

A century apart, two alumni find each other in the American South.

by Michael S. Knapp

A Visit from Bill Gates

The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.

by Jonathan Shaw

Paradigm Shifter

Michael Adams of SAGE is looking out for LGBT elders.

by Sanya Sagar

Last of the Seafarers

In Indonesia, the Bajau fishermen’s way of life is under pressure.

by Lydialyle Gibson , David Hu

Visiting Hours

The portraits in Jack Lueders-Booth’s 40-year-old series feel even more vivid today.


by Olivia Schwob

The Academic Heights

The former University of Chicago president and Harvard Corporation fellow crafts a timely memoir.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvesting History

William Sellers aims to expose a new generation to America’s origins.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Gloucester’s Beauport Mansion

A sprawling house museum celebrates decorative arts and the creative spirit of Henry Davis Sleeper.

by Nell Porter-Brown