Alumni

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

Mike Pence speaks into a microphone, gesturing, against a blue backdrop.

At Harvard, Mike Pence Discusses Democracy and Conservatism

The former vice president denounces political violence, expresses hope for a deal between Trump and the University.

by Lydialyle Gibson

A magician and comedian doing a card trick with an audience member

Profile of Comedian-Magician Harrison Greenbaum

For Harrison Greenbaum, it began with “Pick a card….”

by Lydialyle Gibson

Singer Ali Sethi gestures toward the audience at Sanders Theatre, while students dance on stage behind him.

Ali Sethi Finds His Voice In Classical Pakistani Music

Singer Ali Sethi finds his voice in classical Pakistani music.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Preserving Craft and Farm Skills at Sanborn Mills Farm

Promoting craftsmanship and agrarian skills in an idyllic New Hampshire setting

by Nell Porter-Brown

2019 Miller-Hunn Award Recipients

Honoring outstanding alumni interviewers for the College

William G. Kaelin pictured in his home in Boston shortly after receiving the call from Sweden

William Kaelin Wins Nobel Prize In Physiology or Medicine

Kaelin is the forty-ninth Harvard faculty member to win the Nobel. 

A lake next to a mountain with autumn foliage and fog

Is Climate Change Ruining Fall?

Fewer cold nights could mean muted displays of fall color. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Upsolve co-founder Rohan Pavuluri (right) and summer staffer Nick Brown in front of an Upsolve sign.

Rohan Pavuluri and Upsolve: Helping Low-Income Families Deal with Debt

Rohan Pavuluri and Upsolve help low-income families cope with debt.

by Nina Pasquini

Portrait photo of admissions stalwart Dwight Miller

Dwight Miller, Longtime Harvard Admissions Officer, Retires

College admissions stalwart Dwight Miller retires.

by John S. Rosenberg

An illustration of Harvard Yard with a superimposed rendering of a youthful male figure contemplating his place at the College

A Life Lesson from Willie Banks

A life lesson from Willie Banks

by Chad M. Oldfather

Photo of a defunct Saturn dealership

Excerpt from “Transaction Man” by Nicholas Lemann

“The rise of the deal and the decline of the American dream”