Jacob Sweet

Somethings Old, Somethings New

Familiar preliminaries, but with many post-pandemic wrinkles for Harvard’s 371st Commencement, in-person again

Michelle Wu Tells the Truth

The Boston mayor shares her story at the College’s Class Day 2022.

The Student Commencement Speakers

Three 2022 graduates—and one from 2020—do the honors.

Katie Lapp Steps Down as Executive Vice President

After more than a decade, an institutional voice departs.  

“Ukraine Today, Taiwan Tomorrow?”

The East Asian implications of the Russia-Ukraine War

Harvard’s Undergraduate Council Kerfuffle

Amid controversy, the representative student body is replaced.

Harvard Horizons Spotlights Seven Scholars

Ph.D. students discuss subjects from aliens to infrastructural aesthetics.

Wrapping Up Harvard’s Winter Sports

A legendary basketball coach retires, and Crimson teams excel.

Harvard’s Social Media Influencers

How students make videos for a world fascinated by Harvard

Harvard Graduates Leave No One Behind

The U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are over—but promises remain unfulfilled.

Blanche Calloway, Cab’s Enterprising Older Sister

The success and struggles of a pioneering musician

Are We Entering a Second Cold War?

A discussion of Russia’s invasion—and how it can end