Students

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

Readers Respond to Our ‘Grade Inflation’ Survey

A sampling of thoughts about the many A’s at Harvard

Souter Named Harvard Commencement Speaker

The recently retired Supreme Court Justice will appear on May 27.

Justin Timberlake Accepts Award from Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals

The singer, actor, and former boy band member stays good-natured while being roasted by members of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

Timberlake and Hathaway snag Pudding pots, Carlos Slim gift, IRS audit, and more

UPDATED. Our roundup also includes news of a gift from Carlos Slim, a favorable ranking of Harvard's value among colleges, and an audit by the IRS.

Harvard College applications top 30,000

Preliminary results show a record of more than 30,000 applicants.

Undergraduates and "great books"

Harvard undergraduates and the "great books" puzzle

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

Three Biega brothers play ice hockey at Harvard

Alex, Mike, and Danny Biega, a talented trio of brothers, play ice hockey for Harvard.

by Craig Lambert

Students in Africa

Students and service at a new frontier: read 10 student profiles, view photos, and more.

Oluwadara Johnson runs a performing-arts-themed camp for girls in Nigeria

In her home city of Ibadan, Nigeria, Oluwadara Johnson ’10 runs a performing-arts-themed camp for disadvantaged girls.

by Elizabeth Gudrais

David Sengeh combats malaria by distributing bed nets in rural Sierra Leone

Combating malaria by distributing bed nets in Sierra Leone

by Elizabeth Gudrais

Christopher Higgins works at an orphanage in Busia, Uganda

A short-term stint volunteering at an orphanage in Uganda turns into much more.

by Elizabeth Gudrais