Alumni

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

Is the Press Still Free?

A Harvard alumni panel discusses New York Times Co. v. Sullivan and threats to journalists today.

by Olivia Farrar

Al Franken, satirist and statesman, profiled

The satirist and comedian Al Franken has a new role: statesman.

by Jesse Kornbluth

Al Franken trivia and videos

Learn more about the comedic-actor-turned-liberal-politician with trivia and videos.

Skydiving, bouldering, dog sledding, and hiking: New England has it all

New England mountain, river, and woodland adventures

by Nell Porter-Brown

Recent books with Harvard connections

Recent books with Harvard connections

Leonce Gaiter's Western novel describes violence in 1890s Indian Territory

A gritty Western depicts a brief, violent crusade.

by Craig Lambert

Megan Amram, Twitter comedienne

LA comedy writer Megan Amram has mastered the form of the Twitter joke.

by Craig Lambert

Committees reshape Harvard governance

Charters for the senior governing board’s new centers of expertise and oversight

Emily Rauh Pulitzer named National Arts Medalist

Honoring the collector and supporter of the Fogg Art Museum renovation

Tommy Lee Jones named Harvard Arts Medalist

The actor, Class of 1969, will receive his award in April.