Alumni

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

Remembering Jack Reardon

He was Harvard’s quintessential people person.

by Jonathan Shaw

Turning Green into Gold

H. Jeffrey Leonard invests in green energy around the globe.

by Nell Porter-Brown

A Death in the Harvard Family: John Updike ’54, Litt.D. ’92

Noted author John Updike ’54, Litt.D. ’92, died of lung cancer on January 27 at the age of 76.

Inaugural Addresses Then and Now

An archival look at presidential inaugural talks, and a contemporary, amusing historian's take on the often-clunky, but increasingly populist, first-day rhetoric.

Barney Frank: "The Most Outspoken Man in the House"

Jeffrey Toobin profiles Congressman Barney Frank, the most important figure in the House of Representatives involved in legislating solutions to the financial crisis.

Obama's Daunting International Agenda

Journalist David E. Sanger's new book outlines the huge international security challenges facing the new administration.

Anthony Woods: Taking a Stand

Anthony C. Woods has initiated his own dismissal from the U.S. Army under the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

by Elizabeth Gudrais

A Record-Breaker Passes

Farewell to Walter Seward, Harvard's longest-lived alumnus

Comings and Goings

A sampling of forthcoming Harvard Club events around the country

Educational Activist

Teresa Clarke helps talented but low-income South African children through the Student Sponsorship Programme.

by Brittney Moraski

Natural Baker

With her Naturally Nora cake and frosting mixes, Nora Schultz aims to provide quick and wholesome desserts.

by Krysten A. Keches