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.
Susan Farbstein on Human Rights Law
Human rights lawyer on law’s ability to promote justice—and shape public understanding
How Your Social Circle Affects Your Microbiome and Health
The microbiome may be socially exchanged, modulating both health and metabolism.
by Ann Thomas
Brain Mapping Suggests How Memories are Stored
A decade-long project to map a cubic millimeter of human brain reveals previously unimagined architectures.
What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Global GDP?
The impact on global GDP is likely six times greater than previously estimated.
Remembering Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan at Harvard Radcliffe
On a Radcliffe-Harvard memorial to remarkable figures
Harvard Overhauls Disciplinary Procedures
To cope with violations of University statement on rights and responsibilities
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Listening to Sperm Whales
After listening to leviathans, an undergraduate comes to conservation.
Reading the Winds
Thai sailor Sophia Montgomery competes in the Olympics.
Clean Tech Innovation Against U.S.-China Relations
How will China’s rapid growth in the clean technology industry reshape U.S.-China relations?