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

The “Talking Feds” Podcast

Former U.S. attorney Harry P. Litman ’80 and guests’ lively take on legal and political issues.

by Juliet Isselbacher

From Corporate Lawyer to Waffle Entrepreneur

Emily Cole Groden’s quest for nutritious frozen waffles

by Jacob Sweet

On Public Notice

Column’s innovations support journalism, and an informed citizenry.

by Juliet Isselbacher

Sequestering Carbon Dioxide in Diamonds

Countering greenhouse gases by making diamonds from the sky

by Juliet Isselbacher

Katori Hall Wins 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Hot Wing King wins the 2021 prize for drama.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Contending with Long Covid

Some patients experience lingering and debilitating symptoms after COVID-19.

by Juliet Isselbacher

How Paper Crumples

The research provides insight into the way materials react to repeated strain.

by Steve Nadis

Open Book: the case for commitment

Pete Davis expands on his Commencement address.

News Briefs: Important University Updates

A large leap in the smallest science, decarbonization debates, admissions lawsuit

Pondering the Extracurricular “Founders” Puzzle

Why do so many Harvard students start clubs, instead of joining them?

by Meena Venkataramanan