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

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

Harvard extracurriculars cope despite COVID-19

Extracurriculars cope despite COVID-19.

by Meena Venkataramanan

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

Timely guidance for colleges enrolling first-generation and low-income students

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

The Undergraduate writes about building a more inclusive community at Harvard

Redrawing community at Harvard

by Che Applewhaite

Harvard volleyball player Sandra Zeng setting a ball during a game

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

Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference 2020

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

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.

Headlines from Harvard’s history

Headlines from Harvard’s history

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.

The Undergraduate considers friendships on and away from campus

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

Harvard College gets its courses online

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

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard undergraduates Jorge Campos and Reeda Iqbal

The 2020 Aloian Scholars

Seniors who’ve enhanced Harvard House life