Students

Narratives and news capturing the lives, struggles, and achievements of current students.

A collage showing Harvard president Alan M. Garber greeting new students on campus, shaking hands, gathered students and families in the Yard, and orientation setup

Harvard President Alan Garber Helps First-Years Move In

As a potential settlement with the Trump administration looms, Garber gets students settled.

by Olivia Farrar

The seven 2022 Harvard Horzions scholars

Harvard Horizons Spotlights Seven Scholars

Ph.D. students discuss subjects from aliens to infrastructural aesthetics.

by Jacob Sweet

Efficiency and Productivity in the Academy

The gains and losses from changes in Commencement and “shopping week”

Ethnically diverse students are shown as ingredients tossed together in a metaphorical salad bowl.

Harvard's Ethnic "Salad Bowl"

Exclusion and belonging in undergraduate cultural organizations

by Swathi Kella

The Truth About Imposter Syndrome

Thoughts on a perennial undergraduate complaint

by Rebecca E. J. Cadenhead

Three TikTok screenshots of Abigail Mack

Harvard’s Social Media Influencers

How students make videos for a world fascinated by Harvard

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard undergraduates standing happily in Commencement regalia

Harvard Commencement 2022

Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations

An open gate with the Harvard shield

Harvard College Admits Class of 2026

Applicants notified as pandemic wanes

by John S. Rosenberg

Demonstrators hold up a sign that reads, "Shame on Harvard."

Lawsuit Alleges Harvard Mishandled Harassment Complaints

At a Monday demonstration, students show support for the plaintiffs. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

James Kitch on a trail, skiing in front of a competitor

History-Making Harvard Skier Pushes His Limits

James Kitch on his competitive mindset

by Jacob Sweet

Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman and Man of the Year

Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman received the 72nd annual honors.

by Kristina DeMichele