Students

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

Harvard Kennedy School

Harvard in the Crosshairs |

Harvard Plans Contingencies for International Students

The Kennedy School and School of Public Health are developing online options.

by Jonathan Shaw

A view of Dunster House from across the river

Other News |

How Many Undergraduates Are at Harvard Now?

Far fewer students in residence than the number invited back to campus for spring

by John S. Rosenberg

A large dorm room with desk, bed, lamps, and quarantine necessities, including bottled water, masks, and sanitizing supplies.

Students |

A Senior Makes It Back to Campus

What’s changed—and what hasn’t

by Meena Venkataramanan

A drawing showing a large crossbar being hauled into place between two tall smokestacks to make a giant "H" for "Harvard"

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2021

Yesterday's News

Headlines from Harvard’s history

A Zoom screen shot of multiple Harvard student members of the College radio station, WHRB

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2021

The Shows Go On

Extracurriculars cope despite COVID-19.

by Meena Venkataramanan

Portrait of Rachel Gable, author of new book on first-generation students at elite colleges

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2021

First-Gen Inclusion and Belonging

Rachel Gable’s research on helping first-generation and low-income students succeed at elite colleges

by John S. Rosenberg

Painting of three pairs of worn, heavy shoes by Vincent van Gogh

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2021

A Common Underground

Redrawing community at Harvard

by Che Applewhaite

Harvard volleyball player Sandra Zeng setting a ball during a game

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2021

Laying Out

Volleyball captain Sandra Zeng’s defensive focus

by Jacob Sweet

Headshot photographs of Sherri Ann Charleston, Anthony Jack, Dustin Tingley, Maria Luisa Parra, and Clint Smith

University News |

“I Want to Hear About You”

The Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference considers classroom inclusion and equity.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Advocate Spring 2020 issue front cover and back cover

Students |

Publishing “The Harvard Advocate” Despite the Pandemic

The coronavirus delays—but can’t stop—the revered literary magazine.

by Kristina DeMichele

In Harvard Yard, workers unload gigantic heads of lettuce and other greens from a truck prominently labeled United Farm Workers as students celebrate the University's decision to support the union workers by buying only UFW-certified produce.

John Harvard's Journal | November-December 2020

Yesterday’s News

Headlines from Harvard’s history