In Photos: Snapshots of Spring Break 2026

Crimson photographers journeyed across the country and around the world during the College’s spring break last week. From the deserts of Tucson, Arizona to open air museums in Stockholm, these are snapshots of their adventures away from Cambridge.

Harvard President Alan Garber Abruptly Cancels Spring Break Trip to India

Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 abruptly cancelled a planned spring break trip to India, as American universities nervously eyed Columbia’s response to a $400 million ultimatum from the Trump administration.

Garber Met with Alumni and Donors in London, Miami Over Spring Break

Interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 met with hundreds of alumni in London and Florida last week in his first international trip as president as part of ongoing efforts to project University stability and mend donor relationships.

DSO Discusses Wellness Days, Student Resources Amid Rise in Anti-Asian Attacks

Dean of Students Katherine G. O’Dair and Associate Dean for Inclusion and Belonging Alta Mauro discussed the effectiveness of wellness days and the rise in anti-Asian attacks.

UC Reconvenes, Passes Legislation to Help Students Enforce Wellness Days

The Undergraduate Council passed legislation Sunday to promote student “self-advocacy” regarding courses’ adherence to wellness days in its first meeting following winter recess.

Spring Break Postcard: Spring Break In The 51st State

The more I explored San Juan, the more I noticed the frustrations lying beneath the vibrant surface.

Spring Break Postcard: House Hunting with Yelp

As a Yelp Elite member, I was tasked with finding the restaurants, so we set out on a culinary tour of the South.

Spring Break Postcard: Having to Be There

Instead of settling themselves through sharing, certain stories seemed to become tainted in the act of telling.

Spring Break Postcard: Unfamiliar Insider

As I temporarily assumed the role of Harvard tour guide, I realized the extent of my campus knowledge, and not just in a geographic sense.

San Juan

"The more I explored San Juan, the more I noticed the frustrations that lay beneath the vibrant surface."

Home for Spring Break

"Still, I found there were some things, however important, that I was suddenly reluctant to tell her."

Quincy Market

"Luckily, this time around, I knew the route: Silver Line Bus, South Station, Red Line, Harvard Square."

Nina B. Elkadi Spring Break

A platter from 5026, an Indian restaurant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Puerto Rico

"When my friends asked me if I wanted to join them on their spring break trip to San Juan, I wasn’t aware of the island’s history."

Spring Break on the Islands

Students Travel to Puerto Rico on PBHA Spring Break Service Trip

PBHA’s Puerto Rico program was one of four service trips run by the organization from March 11 to 18 and was the latest effort on behalf of Harvard students to support people affected by the storm.

FRENSHIP

FRENSHIP, of Capsize fame, performs at Pandora House.

Pell

A crowd congregates around up-and-coming rapper Pell at a rooftop concert hosted by Facebook.

Game of Thrones

Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner sit at a panel discussion with the directors of Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017.

Street Performers in Austin

Street performers Outlaw Ritual play on the street leading up to the Austin Convention Center.

Lizzo

Lizzo performs at the Mazda House at SXSW 2017.

Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty and crew performs at the MTV Awards on Thursday at SXSW 2017.

A R I Z O N A

A R I Z O N A performs at Pandora House on Monday during SXSW.

Desiigner

Whethan

Whethan performs at Old Antone's on Friday night at SXSW 2017.