Students & Alumni

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

Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Travel Ban for Harvard’s International Students

A longer-term decision is expected within a week.

by Nina Pasquini

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