Stories

Jose Cerda III ’88 still believes government is a force for good. Read how a last-choice course at Harvard was the first step toward a career shaping public policy, from the White House to local communities in the Midwest.

In a new Red Book for first-generation alumni, Alejandra Iglesias AB '21 and Dan Lobo AB '14 see a powerful forum for storytelling and community building.

Seven Harvard students were chosen for the prestigious academic award and will pursue a broad range of studies at Oxford University next fall.

A lawyer, venture capitalist, writer, and mentor in California’s charter schools, Ken Aldrich AB ’60, LLB ’64 found a way to combine his love for education and entrepreneurship by teaching students of all ages how to shape their financial futures and embrace the entrepreneurial mindset—and by benefitting his passions at Harvard.

Harvard was on the minds of Ron and Rita Ramnath when they dropped their comfortable lives in Trinidad & Tobago to bring their son, Rick AB ’91, to the U.S. Now, Rick seeks to honor their sacrifice by paying it forward to future alumni.

At Harvard Management Company, helping Harvard donors support their alma mater often means navigating the world of illiquid assets—but it’s all in a day’s work for Senior Vice President for Estates and Special Investments Karen Johnson.

From leading the Philips Brooks House Association, to testifying in the Harvard admissions case, to throwing the first pitch at Fenway Park, Cecilia Nuñez has had a memorable senior year.

A $20 million gift from philanthropists Lisa Yang and Hock Tan MBA '79 establishes the Hock E. Tan and K. Lisa Yang Center for Autism Research at Harvard Medical School, which will encompass the efforts of basic, translational, and clinical scientists from the entire Harvard ecosystem.

Michael Kremer, who shares the honor with two MIT scholars, is the 50th current of former Harvard faculty member to become a Nobel laureate and the 11th to win the economics prize.

William G. Kaelin is one of three recipients recognized for their work on how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.

The Class of 2023 has officially taken over the Yard. Relive your first time on campus and check out highlights from move-in day.

The Harvard Veterans Alumni Organization and the newly formed Harvard Undergraduate Veterans Association are working to bring together veterans from all parts of the University.

For someone who never read comic books growing up, Warner Bros. Television’s Kelly Goode ’83, P’22 has gone deep into the superhero canon. Read how Harvard played a role in bringing her into the DC Multiverse.

Kate Swain Smith AB '19 is the fourth Harvard Presidential City of Boston Fellow. A collaboration between Harvard and the City of Boston, the fellowship is designed to foster interest in, and create a pipeline to, civic-oriented careers.

Harvard researchers are among the 347 scientists being recognized for capturing the first-ever image of a black hole.

With the rare opportunity for an expanded campus in Allston, Harvard will meet the challenges of our times in inspired and creative ways.

Ed Stolper ’74, PhD ’79 established a Harvard charitable remainder unitrust because he wants to make a lasting contribution for the good of Harvard.

Walking into Harvard’s Financial Aid Office changed her life, says Angela Sun ’96, JD ’01.

Dean Claudine Gay lauds ‘his belief in the power of discovery and innovation to effect positive change’

Earning a college degree can be one of life's most important accomplishments — and maybe even more so for young people from difficult backgrounds. The journey for 18-year-old Athena Capo-Battaglia is far from ordinary.