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.
Engineering Virus-free Cells… and Organs?
Harvard researchers have built bacteria resistant to viral infections.
Centennial Medalists
Six alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.
Alumni Day with Mary Louise Kelly
The All Things Considered cohost emphasized the importance of reporting to democracy.
Oldest and First
Bertram A. “Bert” Huberman ’44 and Ruth Samuels Villalovos ’49 led the alumni parade.
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.
Standing Out, United
Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys.
“Today You Join Something That Is Larger than Yourself”
Sixteen graduates were commissioned into the armed services at the ROTC ceremony.
“The Wise Person Learns from All People”
In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.
The Student Commencement Speakers
A classicist-become venture capitalist, an enzyme scientist, and a Native American who survived a shocking trauma
Saluting the 2023 Centennial Medalists
Six alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.