Reunions
Gov. William F. Weld
William F. Weld in the October 23, 1990, issue of The Harvard Crimson in the lead up to the 1990 Massachusetts Gubernatorial election.
Doctor’s Note: Stephen J. Bergman ’66
If he’s not scribbling an Rx on his prescription pad, Stephen J. Bergman ’66 might be writing an epic novel. The psychiatrist, better known under his pen name, Samuel Shem, has published a series of critically acclaimed novels.
From Crimson President to Post Publisher: Donald E. Graham ’66
Graham, the son of famed Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham, knew from a young age that he would take the reins and lead the Post one day. The newspaper had been in his family since his grandfather bought it in a bankruptcy sale in 1933.
Donald E. Graham
Donald E. Graham '66 was the President of The Harvard Crimson, leading its 92nd Guard.
Stephen Joseph Bergman
Stephen Joseph Bergman '66 is pictured during his senior year at the College, where he was a member of Leverett House. He is now a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a famous writer under the pen name Samuel Shem.
Opening Days
Sheryl Sandberg '91, pictured in center, stands with her entryway mates of Canaday E during the 1987-1988 academic year.
Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Sandberg '91, Chief Operating Officer, Facebook, USA is captured during the session 'Handling Hyper-connectivity' at the Annual Meeting 2011 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 28, 2011.
Professor Derrick Bell
Derrick Bell walks with a group of Harvard Law School students after taking a voluntary unpaid leave of absence to protest the lack of tenured minority female professors.
Calls for Divestment: A Retrospective
While administrators harbored mixed feelings for the anti-apartheid and anti-tobacco movements, on the whole they acknowledged students’ interest in the issues and right to protest respectfully.
Nerds Joined Forces to Fight Anti-Intellectualism
Having a 24-hour library was one of the main goals of the Harvard Society of Nerds and Geeks, a group Kahn formed during the ’89-’90 school year.
Political Correctness Debate Shook Harvard
While students who were on campus agreed that Harvard administrators did not formally constrain the way students conveyed their beliefs, they added that the general climate of the student body exerted social pressure, determining what could and could not be said.
Right on the Money: A U.S. Treasurer and Public Servant
Ultimately for Cabral, public service was her way of answering a question she posed to herself: “How do I give back for these great gifts that I’ve gotten?”
Left, Right Extremes Clashed on Campus
As the extreme political viewpoints became more and more outspoken, Harvard was thrust into a period of fierce political debate.
‘Government Geek’ Pursued His Political Ambitions
The diversity of thought and the rigor Davis found in his academic work at Harvard challenged him to consider the viewpoints of others in ways that have influenced his subsequent political career.
From Fighter Pilot Squadron Leader to Congresswoman
McSally demonstrated her perseverance not only in her efforts to keep her dreams of flying fighter jets alive, but also in athletic successes that made an impression on those who knew her at Harvard.
Olympic Silver Medalist Balanced School and Training
Wylie took two years off to train but did not lose sight of his dream to attend Harvard, eventually finding his way to the University with the hope of balancing his athletic career with his academic ambitions.
Hendrik Hertzberg '65: From Crimson Managing Editor to New Yorker Journalist
Hertzberg, who now serves as a senior editor at The New Yorker, said that his time at Harvard—primarily his experiences at The Crimson and the relationships he formed with his classmates—was instrumental in setting the foundation for his career.
Robert K. Kraft HBS '65: Business Leader and Family Man
Kraft’s love for his family and passion for philanthropy have allowed him to live up to his father’s ethical will through prioritizing the needs of others, be it his sons or students at the Business School.
‘Busy Making History’
Marshall L. Ganz '64 was one of many Harvard students who found ways to engage in activism while at school in Cambridge, in a community that many described as increasingly supportive of the civil rights movement.
Despite Overcrowding in Houses, Most Students Elected To Remain
In the fall of 1964, about 140 Harvard students made the switch to off-campus housing, with many of them making the choice “out of the College’s convenience” to spare much-needed space in the House system. Meanwhile, at Radcliffe, 32 students did the same.
Terrence F. Malick '65: A Nontraditional Start to Filmmaking
In the end, though, Malick’s relatively late start to film and appearingly unrelated knack for philosophy at the College contributed to his cinematic style and success.