Alumni

Explore Harvard alumni stories, news, and achievements—covering reunions, profiles, and the global impact of Harvard graduates.

Anne Neal Petri in a navy suit leans on a wooden chair against an exterior wall of Mount Vernon..

Mount Vernon, Historic Preservation, and American Politics

Anne Neal Petri promotes George Washington and historic literacy.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Kitchens in older homes—unlit, utilitarian, and at the rear of the house—reflect a role for women that we no longer tolerate, says remodeler Charlie Allen. This restoration aimed to connect the kitchen to the outdoors and the rest of the house.

Charlie Allen's art of home restoration

Charlie Allen makes period homes work for their owners. View images of his work.

by Jonathan Shaw

Andrew Wylie

Profile of literary agent Andrew Wylie

Andrew Wylie '70 runs a powerful literary agency that mixes hardball business and highbrow tastes. With audio from an interview with Wylie.

by Craig Lambert

Laura Mehlinger with a Colorfield romper, in silk with mesh streamers (left), and a silk-and-mesh veil chemise

Highbrow Lingerie

Fashion designer Laura Mehlinger draws on inspirations ranging from Vladimer Nabokow to Prince.

<i>Beckoning</i> (2008), one of Dinerstein’s recent concrete sculptures

Sculptor James Dinerstein’s work fuses ancient and modern art

Sculptor James Dinerstein’s works in concrete and bronze fuse ancient forms with modern abstraction.

by Paul Gleason

Laurie Wayburn finds both inspiration and solace in these protected wood- lands, within walking distance of her San Francisco office.

Profile of Pacific Forest Trust president Laurie Wayburn

An alumna works to sustain commerce and conservation

by Nell Porter-Brown

John Berlow with fellow residents of the Vietnam Friendship Village

John Berlow and the Green Vietnam Project promote safe, sustainable agriculture

John Berlow works to promote safe, sustainable agriculture in Vietnam.

by Melanie E. Long

The Lynds

Political activists Staughton and Alice (Niles) Lynd have written a memoir

Political activists Staughton and Alice (Niles) Lynd have written a memoir about marriage and social commitment.

by Tiffany L. Stanley

Johnny Green, with his trademark white carnation and some of his musical works

American composer Johnny Green

Brief life of a conflicted musician: 1908-1989

by Sol Hurwitz

Steven Crist

Steven Crist publishes the Daily Racing Form

Steven Crist '78 is a newspaperman for the turf tribe.

by Craig Lambert

Bruce V. Corsino

Bruce Corsino promotes plain language

Bruce Corsino promotes "usable, efficient, and transparent" writing inside government and out.

by Krysten A. Keches , Nell Porter-Brown