Alumni
Facebook Co-Founder Latest Harvard Grad To Head The New Republic
Facebook co-founder Christopher R. Hughes ’06 announced Friday that he had purchased a majority stake in The New Republic, a magazine owned and edited for 35 years by former Harvard lecturer Martin “Marty” H. Peretz.
Early Female Leaders of Harvard Organizations Speak
Trailblazing female alumnae who served as leaders in their undergraduate days engaged in a panel discussion with current female campus leaders for an event that was sponsored by the Women’s Initiative in Leadership at the Institute of Politics.
Former Student Talks Cartoons
The work of a cartoonist is unique because “one graphic can tell a story,” said Lawrence R. “Larry” Gonick ’67, a Harvard mathematics student who went on to dedicate his career to depicting big ideas through comics.
Why You Should Watch Sunday's Knicks-Celtics Game
Even if you are disheartened by losing the UC Ticket Raffle, here are some reasons why you should still make your way to the game.
The Jeremy LINeage Part II
We at TBP had the idea to make Lin’s journey from Crimson bench player to the next NBA human-highlight reel as accessible as possible.
Lin Gives Knicks More Bang for Their Buck
But in addition to his immense marketing draw, Lin has also been one of the best bargains in the NBA this season.
Lin '10 Bounces Back with 19 Points, 13 Assists in Win over Cavs
Jeremy Lin '10 delivered a balanced performance against Kyrie Irving and the Cavs, posting 19 points to go along with 13 assists and one turnover. The Knicks handily beat Cleveland, 120-103.
They Wrote For The Crimson?
Digging through the archives, we discovered a few gems written by former Crimson staffers whose names might ring a bell.
Lin, Knicks, Get a Dose of Reality
Well, so much for that. In their attempt to assert their place among the NBA’s elite teams, Jeremy Lin ‘10 ...
IOP Fellows Charted Twisting Career Paths out of Harvard
The at-times unpredictable career trajectories of these individuals—from Harvard students to Harvard IOP fellows—reveal a common theme: being flexible and embracing unexpected opportunities can open many doors.
Strictly Cookies in Shanghai
What started as a search for satisfying cookies in a foreign country led Alexandra A. Comstock ’10 to start her own business, Strictly Cookies, in Shanghai, China.
Harvard Grad Concocts Cookie Business in Shanghai
An East Asian Studies concentrator at Harvard, Comstock now devotes her time to delivering the highest quality cookies to an international set of customers and to running her burgeoning business abroad.
Another Day Another Win
Another day, another win for Jeremy Lin ’10 and his New York Knicks. This time the victim was the Atlanta Hawks—who stood three and a half games above the Knicks in Eastern Conference standings entering the matchup.
The Jeremy LINeage
Just as The Back Page wrote last week, Jeremy Lin ’10 is quickly jumping up the list of Harvard’s most notable alumni. But, just as every media outlet reminds its audience every article, broadcast, or interview, the path hasn’t always been easy for Lin. Therefore, we at TBP had the idea to make Lin’s journey from Crimson bench player to the next NBA human-highlight reel as accessible as possible. So here it is, a Lineage of the point guard’s road from number four to number 17, resident of Harvard Yard to owner of a Trump Tower apartment.
Lin Has Friends, Faith to Thank for Success
Even as Lin has emerged in recent days as an international superstar, he has stayed true to the friends and faith that helped get him to where he finds himself today.
FDA Reviewing Caffeine Supplement AeroShot
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently reviewing the safety of AeroShot, an inhalable caffeine product manufactured by Breathable Foods, a company founded by a Harvard professor and led by a College graduate.
Being Black
Baratunde Thurston, on Monday, smiles as he shares some insight to his approach on writing his book "How To Be Black". As a satire fanatic he enjoys the reactions that his book gets when people see the title.
Tweets of the Week: "Linning"
It’s a miracle that Twitter has not exploded sometime over the past two weeks because of the Knicks' new point ...
Lin '10 Sets Another Personal Best in Win Over Kings
After Jeremy Lin’s clutch buzzer beater in Toronto on Tuesday night, Lin and his Knicks were gel-lin (cheap, I know, but it’s too tempting), as they were able to capture a 100-85 win over the Sacramento Kings in front of a raucous crowd at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening.
Alumni Endow Swimming and Diving Coach Position
A father-son duo of former Harvard swimming and diving team captains has created a fund for the head coach position of the men’s swimming and diving team, establishing the 13th endowed coaching position at Harvard.