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

How surveillance changes people’s behavior

Assaults on privacy and security in America threaten democracy itself.

by Jonathan Shaw

Cerise Lim Jacobs's otherworldly operas

In the “final phase” of her life, Cerise Lim Jacobs builds herself an oeuvre.

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard faculty defers vote on final-club sanctions

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences will extend its contentious deliberations into the spring semester.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Final Club disputes

Unresolved issues as faculty vote on sanctions approaches

by John S. Rosenberg

Clinton Campaigners Reflect on a Lost Election

Students and alumni who worked for the Clinton campaign reflect on their defeat, and the way forward. 

by Matthew Disler

Harvard panel discusses sexism and women's sports

After the Harvard soccer scandal, a campus panel discussion on women and sports proves unexpectedly timely.

by Lydialyle Gibson

A “women's weekend” at Harvard

An inaugural celebration of the women of Harvard and Radcliffe

by Marina N. Bolotnikova , Jean Martin

Head of the Charles 50th reunion race

In this year’s Head of the Charles, one alumni crew celebrates 50 years since their first regatta outing.

by Lydialyle Gibson

“Presenting Jane," and a youthful summer for the New York School

A rediscovered short film, with new commentary by Jane Freilicher and John Ashbery ’49, Litt.D. ’01, gives a glimpse of the New York School's early days.

by Matthew Browne

Jeremy Lin Gives Harvard $1 million for aid, arena

NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.

by John S. Rosenberg