Students

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

Harvard Scholars Discuss Venezuela After Maduro

A Harvard Kennedy School panel unpacks the nation’s oil sector, economy, and democratic hopes.

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard “return man” Justice Shelton-Mosley, profiled by Dick Friedman

Justice Shelton-Mosley needs only the tiniest bit of space to go the distance.

by Dick Friedman

2018 Aloian Memorial Scholars

Two seniors who help make Houses into homes

by Nell Porter Brown

Harvard President Lawrence Bacow Delivers First Address at Morning Prayers

On the first day of classes, President Larry Bacow reminds students of the importance of reflection and contemplation.

by Jonathan Shaw

21,000 Hours

President Larry Bacow’s first Freshman Convocation 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“This Entire Campus Belongs to You”

Harvard begins a program to acclimate freshmen from “historically marginalized communities.”

by Brandon J. Dixon

Want Freshmen to Bond? Take Them on a Hiking Trip

Kenton Shimozaki ’19 reflects on lessons learned at Harvard’s First-Year Outdoor Program. 

by Kenton Shimozaki

Harvard’s 2018 Latin Orator on Hogwarts

Phoebe Lakin ’18 invokes J.K. Rowling.

The Undergraduate tours Harvard

What makes it “real”?

by Natasha Lasky

Radcliffe gymsuits, pre-spandex

Lest young ladies’ “tides” be deranged

by Sophia Nguyen

Bill Gates talks with students

The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.

by Jonathan Shaw