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.
Simple Headlines Are Better
Harvard analysis reveals that online readers tend to avoid complexity.
A New Norton Anthology of World Literature Reimagines the Global Literary Tradition
A new Norton Anthology, edited by Harvard’s Martin Puchner, reimagines the global literary tradition.
Harvard Alumni Day with Courtney B. Vance
Protest interruptions and a call to do “the right thing”
Heads of the Parade
And a precedent-setting eightieth Harvard reunion
Harvard Professor Scott Kominers on NFTs and Brands
The coming digital revolution and how NFTs will transform ownership, brands, and how we create
Harvard Considers Request to Rename Winthrop House
Harvard’s process for considering denaming requests is tested for the first time.
Carrying a “Heavy Pack”
The largest Harvard ROTC cohort in 30 years is commissioned into the armed services.
A Dazzling Class of Zebras
The Harvard class of 2024 baccalaureate
Harvard Class Day Speakers Announced
Admissions dean William Fitzsimmons ’67 and Currier House security guard Bill Oliverio to address Harvard class of 2024
Courtney B. Vance Named Harvard Alumni Day Speaker
The actor, producer, and writer will address alumni May 31.