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

“Our Towns” highlights a positive force in American life

James ’70 and Deborah Fallows ’71 explore “what the hell is happening in America.”

by Lincoln Caplan

The Bajau fishermen of Indonesia face lifestyle pressures.

In Indonesia, the Bajau fishermen’s way of life is under pressure.

by Lydialyle Gibson , David Hu

Revisiting Jack Lueders-Booth’s portrait series “Women Prisoners”

The portraits in Jack Lueders-Booth’s 40-year-old series feel even more vivid today.


by Olivia Schwob

“An Academic Life” by Hanna Holborn Gray reviewed

The former University of Chicago president and Harvard Corporation fellow crafts a timely memoir.

by John S. Rosenberg

William Sellers boosts history

William Sellers aims to expose a new generation to America’s origins.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, in Gloucester

A sprawling house museum celebrates decorative arts and the creative spirit of Henry Davis Sleeper.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Commencement 2018

Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations

"I want one more shot!": profile of TV writer Nell Scovell

TV writer Nell Scovell looks back on Just the Funny Parts.

by Sophia Nguyen

Richard T. Greener statue installed at University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina recognizes its first African-American professor—Richard T. Greener, A.B. 1870.

by Jean Martin