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.
The Senior Alumni
Evelyn Richmond ’41 and Arsen Charles ’42 led the 2019 alumni parade.
New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long takes stock a year in
New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long seeks to “expand, double down, and deepen our impact.”
The Undergraduate explores filmmaking
The Undergraduate takes a chance with film.
Harvard rugby first-year scorer Sofie Fella
Rugby’s freshman scorer Sofie Fella
Jack Szostak pursues the biggest questions on Earth
Jack Szostak’s pursuit of the biggest questions on Earth
Ellen Newbold La Motte
Brief life of a bold activist: 1873-1961
Dani Rodrik profiled by Marina Bolotnikova
Dani Rodrik’s views on trade, development, and democracy enter the mainstream.
DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers
A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.
Choreographer Wendy Jehlen’s “dance diplomacy”
Choreographer Wendy Jehlen’s “dance diplomacy”
Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale brings people together
Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale is at his best bringing people together.
by Jacob Sweet