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

Drawing of a college student seated at her desk in her bedroom at home, looking at images of friends on her computer screen. On the desk are a book and a bowl of salad, reflecting recommendations made by friends previously.

John Harvard's Journal | November-December 2020

University Friendships—and Beyond

The Undergraduate considers friendships on and away from campus.

by Meena Venkataramanan

An illustration showing a teacher sitting on an enormous open book with students on screens hovering around her, some raising their hands to ask questions

Features | November-December 2020

School Goes Remote

Students, faculty, and staff adjust to a changed landscape.

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard undergraduates Jorge Campos and Reeda Iqbal

Alumni | November-December 2020

The Aloian Memorial Scholars

Seniors who’ve enhanced Harvard House life

Group of people attending a virtual meeting

University News |

“Our Vote Counts”

A cross-cultural effort fosters civic engagement in activists’ own communities.

by Kristina DeMichele

The author's dog, Yuki, sits on the grass during a walk in the park.

Commentary |

In Search of Spontaneity

A new College semester begins, at home. 

by Matteo Wong

Graphic with red background that reads: At Home with Harvard: Back to School

At Home with Harvard |

At Home with Harvard: Back to School

Our coverage of the freshman experience at Harvard

Photo of Harvard College dean Rakesh Khurana in shirtsleeves

University News |

“Find Your Way to Heal This World”

A virtual Convocation for the College class of 2024

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Graphic with red back ground and in white type which reads—At Home with Harvard: Women in Sports

At Home with Harvard |

At Home with Harvard: Women in Sports

Celebrating women athletes raising the bar in their sports

Colorful composite drawing of the author, dressed in cap and gown, at home in Cambridge, with scenes of blossoming trees and a yellow moving truck visible through the window.

John Harvard's Journal | September-October 2020

To Catch a Crawdad

The Undergraduate reassesses the rhythms of the natural world.

by Drew Pendergrass

Photographs of the new student writing fellows Che Applewhaite and Mean Venkataramanan

John Harvard's Journal | September-October 2020

New Fellows

The 2020-2021 Ledecky Undergraduate Fellows