Alumni & People
curation of alumni people, faculty and student profiles
Conan O’Brien Named Harvard’s 2026 Commencement Speaker
The comedian, host, and 1985 graduate will deliver remarks at the May 28 ceremony.
How Stories Help Us Cope with Climate Change
The growing genre of climate fiction offers a way to process reality—and our anxieties.
Inside Harvard’s Most Egalitarian School
The Extension School is open to everyone. Expect to work—hard.
What Bonobos Teach Us About Female Power and Cooperation
A Harvard scientist expands our understanding of our closest living relatives.
by Annie Roth
What Do Puppies Know?
Canine capabilities emerge early and continue into adulthood.
News In Brief
The presidency, PhDs, research funding and more
Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades
The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.
Eating for the Holidays, the Planet, and Your Heart
“Sustainable eating,” and healthy recipes you can prepare for the holidays.
Novelist Lev Grossman on Why Fantasy Isn’t About Escapism
The Magicians author discusses his influences, from Harvard to King Arthur to Tolkien.
by Eric Olson
Mount Vernon, Historic Preservation, and American Politics
Anne Neal Petri promotes George Washington and historic literacy.
Introductions: Dan Cnossen
A conversation with the former Navy SEAL and gold-medal-winning Paralympic skier
by Kate Kaufman