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

Reel Revolution

How Black Journal raised the country's consciousness, and opened Kent Garrett's eyes to television's potential

by Sophia Nguyen

Desire and Design

Probing the primal drives of a landmark architect

Reality Fiction

Elif Batuman’s novel The Idiot reflects on her Harvard freshman year.

by Madeleine Schwartz

Harmonic Progression

Composer Robert Kyr embraces love, peace, and nature.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Labor Litigator

Attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan takes on the app economy.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Readers Reflect: How Should Harvard Respond to the Immigration Ban?

Reflecting on Harvard’s role in the Trump administration   

by Oset Babür

Visitors, Not Viewers

At Radcliffe, a touchable exhibit plays with perception.

by Lily Scherlis

A Harvard Magazine Tradition Ends

John de Cuevas ’52 will no longer contribute crossword puzzles to Harvard Magazine.

President Obama Urges Criminal-Justice Reform in Harvard Law Review

The president makes a final attempt to defend his legacy. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova