Students & Alumni
Features on student life and alumni journeys, capturing the spirit, impact, and diversity of the Harvard community.
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
At the Mic
An oratorical omnium gatherum, from Donald Berwick and Derek Bok to Margaret Marshall and Fareed Zakaria
Commencement 2012: Past, Present, Future
Moments for reflection and projection during the 361st Commencement, in Harvard's 375th anniversary year
Frank and Samberg Headline Harvard College Class Day 2012
Congressman and comedian entertain and advise graduating seniors
Harvard ROTC Commissions Four Officers
U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is guest speaker.
The Day’s Events: Tuesday, May 22
Phi Beta Kappa exercises; Baccalaureate address
Your Take: Celebrating Commencement
Readers discuss how their families celebrated—or will celebrate—Commencement.
Looking Forward, Looking Back
The Undergraduate mines alumni class reports for real-world lessons about life.
by Katherine Xue