Max J. Krupnick
Max J. Krupnick is a staff writer for Harvard Magazine. He is a graduate of Yale University and has worked at the magazine since March 2023. He writes about student life, sports, and research. He was at the forefront of reporting on Harvard’s campus unrest following Hamas’s October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel and the ensuing war in the Middle East. He met with students, faculty, and alumni across the ideological spectrum, attended talks and protests, and wrote both breaking news stories and longer reflections.
Max extensively researches his stories, talking to multiple sources, poring through scholarly research, and rigorously fact-checking. Read his behind the scenes story about reporting his feature profile of psychology professor Mina Cikara, who studies group behavior.
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Designing for “Changing Climates”
An exhibit on landscape architect Bas Smets
Silent Study-Ins
Harvard library protests challenge University regulations.
Five Questions with Paris Olympian Graham Blanks ’25
The Crimson runner shares Olympic experiences and more.
Treasure | November-December 2024
Stevengraphs: Woven Silk Portraits from Coventry to Harvard
Five strange trading “cards”
Features | November-December 2024
How NIL Deals and the Transfer Portal Are Changing the Ivy League—and Harvard Athletics
College sports are changing. Will Harvard athletics?
John Harvard's Journal | November-December 2024
Pamelyn Bennett’s Journey, From Marriott to Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School's "fairy godmother" on hospitality
American Jewish Life After October 7
Professors Derek Penslar and Noah Feldman reflect on a difficult year
Fostering Civil Discourse
How should Harvard stimulate difficult conversations?
Antisemitism on Campus—And Beyond
Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance’s summit
Toward Reconciliation
Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli mothers visit Harvard.
How Should Harvard Teach Disagreement?
Annual teaching conference discusses dialogue.
How Do Movies Use Music?
Producer Robert Kraft discusses cinematic audio.