Students & Alumni

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

A New HAA President at a Tumultuous Time

A career in higher ed inspired Will Makris to give back.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Mark Dery on Edward Gorey, reviewed by Spencer Lee Lenfield

An idiosyncratic new biography of Edward Gorey

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

Henry Street Settlement executive director David Garza: a profile

At Henry Street Settlement, David Garza ’86 is not locking anyone out.

by Nell Porter-Brown

2019 Alumni Clubs and SIGs Awards

A celebration of notable alumni and shared interest groups

2019 Overseer and HAA Director Candidates

The official 2019 slates

A.J. Mleczko, hockey champion and broadcaster: a profile

Hockey champion A.J. Mleczko in the broadcast booth

by Lydialyle Gibson

Participants recall the Harvard bust and strike, and its aftermath

Recalling a time of trial, and its continuing resonances

This Year’s Overseer and HAA Director Candidates

The official nominees for 2019 are announced.

Tracy K. Smith Named Harvard Arts Medalist

 The U.S. poet laureate will be honored on May 2. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Profile of winemaker Kelby Russell

Why the vineyards of New York called Kelby Russell home

by Erick Trickey

Profile of installation artist Liz Glynn

In Liz Glynn’s massive installations, big questions about the meaning of value

by Samantha Culp