Alumni

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

Harvard Elects New Overseers, HAA Directors

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

by Nell Porter-Brown

This Year’s Overseer and HAA Director Candidates

The official nominees for 2019 are announced.

Tracy K. Smith Named Harvard Arts Medalist

 The U.S. poet laureate will be honored on May 2. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Profile of winemaker Kelby Russell

Why the vineyards of New York called Kelby Russell home

by Erick Trickey

Profile of installation artist Liz Glynn

In Liz Glynn’s massive installations, big questions about the meaning of value

by Samantha Culp

Playwright Bess Wohl: a profile

Bess Wohl writes plays from an actor’s perspective.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Cellist Laurence Lesser is profiled

A cellist and conservatory teacher who has never stopped learning

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard degree-program affiliates in the 116th Congress

Degree-program affiliates now number 53, with 15 in the Senate and 38 in the House.

A winter’s trip to Portland, Maine

Enjoying Portland, Maine, in the “off-season”

by Nell Porter-Brown

David Elliott leaves WHRB board

Harvard radio station’s long-time chairman David Elliott ’64 steps down.

by David McClintick

Boston’s seasonal arts events

Boston’s open studios, holiday craft fairs, and more

by Nell Porter-Brown