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.
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?
Harvard Graduate Leads in NBA Analytics
Jason Rosenfeld ’12 traces his path to sports-statistics success.
by Jacob Sweet
President Bacow and Kevin Young at Annual Alumni Meeting
Harvard holds its first virtual alumni association annual meeting—with a powerful guest speaker.
Should Convicted Felons Serve on Juries?
A prosecutor and a defense attorney say, “Yes.”
Melvin Miller ’56: “Not going…to stand aside”
The founder, editor, and publisher of The Bay State Banner profiled
Harvard Election Results
Harvard Forward gains a fourth seat on the Board of Overseers.
Centennial Medalists 2021
Four alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.