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.
When spending on social programs pays
Economic analysis of U.S. government spending shows that some social programs more than pay for themselves.
The 2020 Aloian Scholars
Seniors who’ve enhanced Harvard House life
Can dementia’s decline in Europe and the U.S. go global?
Dementia is decreasing in Europe and North America. Why not the rest of the world?
by Matteo Wong
Miller-Hunn Awards 2020
The College Admissions Office’s 2020 Miller-Hunn Award winners
Fast, accurate cancer diagnosis in the developing world
A portable, simple testing technology promises accurate breast-cancer diagnosis and treatment in low- and middle-income countries.
by Jordan Smith
2020 HAA Award winners
Six alumni are honored for significant volunteer service.
Harvard Portrait: Mayra Rivera
How apocalyptic narratives help make sense of the modern world
Harvard Alumni Association 2020 elected directors
The Alumni Association’s new elected directors
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Civil War image, Empire State homage, and more
A Civil War image and an Empire State Building homage
by Primus VI