Students & Alumni

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

Your Views on Harvard’s Standoff, Antisemitism, and More

Readers comment on the controversial July-August cover, authoritarianism, and scientific research.

Critique and Joy

Kevin Young’s anthology of African American poetry, from Phillis Wheatley to hip hop

by Elisa New

Improvised Cuisine

The joys of cooking with The New York Times's Sam Sifton 

by Craig Lambert

Sailing Solo

James Hammitt ’78, is a professor at the School of Public Health—and a superb sailor.

by Juliet Isselbacher

Bias in Artificial Intelligence

Data journalist Meredith Broussard on “the civil-rights issue of our time”

by Lydialyle Gibson

The “Talking Feds” Podcast

Former U.S. attorney Harry P. Litman ’80 and guests’ lively take on legal and political issues.

by Juliet Isselbacher

From Corporate Lawyer to Waffle Entrepreneur

Emily Cole Groden’s quest for nutritious frozen waffles

by Jacob Sweet

On Public Notice

Column’s innovations support journalism, and an informed citizenry.

by Juliet Isselbacher

Sequestering Carbon Dioxide in Diamonds

Countering greenhouse gases by making diamonds from the sky

by Juliet Isselbacher

Katori Hall Wins 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Hot Wing King wins the 2021 prize for drama.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Open Book: the case for commitment

Pete Davis expands on his Commencement address.