Students & Alumni
Commencement and Alumni Events
Harvard Commencement and Alumni Events 2025
by Nell Porter-Brown
Is Teach for America Good for America?
Recent Teach for American alumni share reflections on the controversial program.
by Michael Zuckerman
Aloian Award Winners
Harvard students who help enhance the quality of life in the dorms win Aloian Awards
Bill Gates at Harvard
An unconventional undergraduate's College years, and the birth of the personal-computer software industry
Cambridge Scholars
Four seniors have won scholarships to study at Cambridge University during the 2013-2014 academic year.
2013 Commencement & Reunion Guide
A glimpse into the graduating class of 2013; plus, Commencement apparel, new restaurants and establishments, and events listings
My Families
The Undergraduate, from Ireland, finds friendship in a local host family.
by Cherone Duggan
New Social Entrepreneurs
Young activists live their beliefs—"every day"
by Nell Porter-Brown
First-Generation Challenges
A Shared Interest Group aims to support undergraduates whose parents didn't attend a four-year college.
by Nell Porter-Brown
Harvard Olympic Athletes in London
Nine athletes and a coach with Harvard ties will represent five countries at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Commencement Confetti
Commencement moments and people—pleasing, surprising, and funny