Alumni

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

Collage of professional headshots, labeled "Board of Overseers" and "Board of Directors."

Harvard Elects New Overseers, HAA Directors

Leaders for the governing board and alumni association were chosen by an alumni vote.

by Nell Porter-Brown

As a singer and songwriter, Claudia García performs mariachi-inspired Latin fusion music.

Mexican Soul

How Claudia García got “mariachi fever”

by Lydialyle Gibson

Phil Caruso with two Afghan translators

Harvard Graduates Leave No One Behind

The U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are over—but promises remain unfulfilled.

by Jacob Sweet

Portrait of Alumni Association executive director Philip W. Lovejoy

Change at the Top

Philip Lovejoy to retire as Harvard Alumni Association executive director

by John S. Rosenberg

Ballots, Please

The Board of Overseers and Alumni Association elected director slates

Efficiency and Productivity in the Academy

The gains and losses from changes in Commencement and “shopping week”

Tracy Palandjian outside of Loeb House

Tracy Palandjian Elected to Harvard Corporation

Succeeds retiring member William F. Lee

by John S. Rosenberg

Kira Mengistu in jeans and white shirt, Kira Mengistu in doctor's PPE

Being on "The Bachelor"

Kira Mengistu looks for love on reality television.

by Nancy Walecki

Tracy K. Smith

Tracy K. Smith to Speak at Harvard Alumni Day

An alumna and faculty member at a new Harvard tradition

by Nell Porter-Brown

Philip W. Lovejoy

Philip Lovejoy to Step Down as Harvard Alumni Leader

Alumni Association executive director announces retirement at end of 2022.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Student photograph of Earl Brown in 1920, and baseball team photo with Brown in 1924

Earl Brown

Brief life of Harvard’s latest major league baseball player: 1903-1980