Students & Alumni

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

Harvard President Alan Garber Helps First-Years Move In

As a potential settlement with the Trump administration looms, Garber gets students settled. 

by Olivia Farrar

Jill Vialet and Playworks

Social entrepreneur Jill Vialet ’86 on “positive chaos” and fixing recess

by Nell Porter-Brown

Jim Merriner, Alaskan school superintendent, is profiled

In rural Alaska, Jim Merriner runs a school district with a major educational footprint across the state.

by Shane Brodie

Historic hod, Henry Kissinger, and more

Messenger from the past

by Primus VI

The Harvard class of 1957 offers recollections and reflections

Recollections and Reflections from the Harvard class of 1957—a benchmark reunion project

Arne Duncan at Harvard Institute of Politics

Arne Duncan ’86 discusses education, politics, and Harvard basketball at the Institute of Politics.

by David L. Tannenwald

“Rebellious Lawyering” author Gerald López: a profile

Gerald López’s radical theory—and practice

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Alumni Association president Margaret Wang

New HAA president Margaret Wang ’09

by Nell Porter-Brown

2018 Hiram Hunn Award winners

The admissions office honors alumni volunteers.