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.
A Harvard Astrophysicist Explains the Bizarre Behavior of a Supergiant Star
The dimming and rapid rotation of Betelgeuse may be caused by a hidden companion.
by Saima Sidik
The Framer Who Refused to Sign the Constitution
Harvard’s Elbridge Gerry helped draft the U.S. Constitution, but worried it might create a new monarch.
The Woman Who Penned the Case for War
Mercy Otis Warren’s poetry and plays incited the Patriot movement.
What a Key EPA Repeal Means for America’s Climate Future
A Harvard alumni panel examines the impact of the “Endangerment Finding.”
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim to Speak at Harvard in June
The American Navy SEAL, born to immigrants, is a doctor and a space traveler.
Conan O’Brien Named Harvard’s 2026 Commencement Speaker
The comedian, host, and 1985 graduate will deliver remarks at the May 28 ceremony.
These Harvard Mountaineers Braved Denali’s Wall of Ice
John Graham’s Denali Diary documents a dangerous and historic climb.
The Tragic Wartime Life of a Promising Black Harvard Scholar
A new book sheds light on Reed Peggram.
How a Harvard Hockey Legend Became a Needlepoint Artist
Joe Bertagna’s retirement project recreates figures from Boston sports history.
Introductions: Mallika Monteiro
A conversation with a beer industry executive
by Andrea Javor