Students & Alumni

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

Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues

University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Senior Alumni

Evelyn Richmond ’41 and Arsen Charles ’42 led the 2019 alumni parade.

Wyss Institute Receives $131 Million to Support Translational Research

A third round of funding by one of Harvard's leading donors

by Jonathan Shaw

New Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors Announced

The newly elected Harvard Overseers and HAA directors of 2019

Juan Manuel Santos at Harvard

Former president of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos addresses Harvard Kennedy School graduates

by Nell Porter-Brown

Roberta Kaplan speaks at Harvard Law School Class Day

Roberta Kaplan at Harvard Law Class Day

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard Honors Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Centennial Medalists

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors five alumni whose contributions to society emerged from their study at Harvard.

by Jonathan Shaw

A plea to address moral injury

A Kennedy School reunioner and Vietnam veteran stresses the need to address moral injury.

by Joseph Brett

Divest Harvard Makes Case for Fossil Fuel Divestment

Students, faculty, and alumni urge the ditching of corporations linked to climate change. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“Building on the Continuity”

A conference looks back at Harvard’s 1969 student strike. 

by Jean Martin , Marina N. Bolotnikova