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. 

by Schuyler Velasco

In Service

Editing obituaries and class notes

Striving for the Straus Cup

The students who keep competition friendly

by Max J. Krupnick

Alumni Day with Mary Louise Kelly

The All Things Considered cohost emphasized the importance of reporting to democracy.

by Jonathan Shaw

Oldest and First

Bertram A. “Bert” Huberman ’44 and Ruth Samuels Villalovos ’49 led the alumni parade.

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

New Members of Harvard Board of Overseers and Elected Directors of HAA

The new members of the Harvard Board of Overseers and Elected Directors of the HAA are announced. 

by Nell Porter-Brown

Standing Out, United

Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys. 

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

“Today You Join Something That Is Larger than Yourself”

Sixteen graduates were commissioned into the armed services at the ROTC ceremony.

by Nell Porter-Brown

“The Wise Person Learns from All People”

In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.

by Jonathan Shaw

The Student Commencement Speakers

A classicist-become venture capitalist, an enzyme scientist, and a Native American who survived a shocking trauma

by Max J. Krupnick

Saluting the 2023 Centennial Medalists

Six alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.

by Jonathan Shaw