Alumni & People

curation of alumni people, faculty and student profiles

Conan O’Brien in a dark suit and light shirt, smiling and posing with hands clasped.

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

Harvard undergraduates Jorge Campos and Reeda Iqbal

The 2020 Aloian Scholars

Seniors who’ve enhanced Harvard House life

Abstract illustration of a woman’s upper torso in silhouette, overlayed with small images suggesting medical research

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

Photo portraits of the 2020 Miller-Hunn Award winners

Miller-Hunn Awards 2020

The College Admissions Office’s 2020 Miller-Hunn Award winners

Headshot portrait of Mayra Rivera

Harvard Portrait: Mayra Rivera

How apocalyptic narratives help make sense of the modern world

by Lydialyle Gibson

Portrait photos of HAA Award winners

2020 HAA Award winners

Six alumni are honored for significant volunteer service.

In Harvard Yard, workers unload gigantic heads of lettuce and other greens from a truck prominently labeled United Farm Workers as students celebrate the University's decision to support the union workers by buying only UFW-certified produce.

Headlines from Harvard’s history

Headlines from Harvard’s history

Harvard Alumni Association 2020 elected directors

The Alumni Association’s new elected directors

Detail of a handwritten page from suffragist Susan B. Anthony’s journal, used as an example of the kinds of manuscripts volunteers are transcribing for Harvard libraries and archives.

Harvard libraries welcome volunteers’ help with historical manuscripts

Volunteer transcribers help make Harvard library documents accessible.

by Diane E. Booton

Historic photograph of Charles Follen Cabot, Civil War soldier, standing, in uniform

Civil War image, Empire State homage, and more

A Civil War image and an Empire State Building homage

by Primus VI

Drawing of a college student seated at her desk in her bedroom at home, looking at images of friends on her computer screen. On the desk are a book and a bowl of salad, reflecting recommendations made by friends previously.

The Undergraduate considers friendships on and away from campus

The Undergraduate considers friendships on and away from campus.

by Meena Venkataramanan