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.

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.