Alumni

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

Harvard Divinity School Sets New Priorities

After two years of turmoil, Dean Marla Frederick describes a more pluralistic future for the institution’s culture and curriculum.

by Lydialyle Gibson

"Golden Holocaust," by Robert N. Proctor, advocates the abolition of cigarettes

Robert Proctor’s Golden Holocaust urges abolition of cigarettes, the leading preventable cause of death.

Paul Finnegan elected a Fellow of the Harvard Corporation

Paul Finnegan joins the Harvard Corporation, expanding its ranks to 11.

Harvard 2012 Commencement humor human interest

Commencement moments and people—pleasing, surprising, and funny

Harvard Commencement speakers Berwick, Bok, Marshall, Zakaria, et al.

An oratorical omnium gatherum, from Donald Berwick and Derek Bok to Margaret Marshall and Fareed Zakaria

Harvard 2012 honorary degrees

The University confers honorary degrees on six men and two women.

Harvard 2012 Commencement

Moments for reflection and projection during the 361st Commencement, in Harvard's 375th anniversary year

Naval architect William Francis Gibbs, designer of the SS United States

Brief life of America’s greatest naval architect: 1886-1967

by Steven Ujifusa

Hiram Hunn Awards for 2012 presented by Harvard College Admissions Office

The College’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid honors seven alumni.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard 50th reunion focuses on ethics and integrity

Lawrence Lessig and others discuss questions of diminished integrity in contemporary life.

Frank Rich speaks at Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus Commencement dinner

The New York columnist spoke at the Gay and Lesbian Caucus’s Commencement gathering.