Stories
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Nov 19, 2019
An Education in Entrepreneurship
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. Read More
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Nov 18, 2019
A Family Commitment to Opportunity
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. Read More
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Nov 17, 2019
Q&A with Karen Johnson
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. Read More
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Nov 16, 2019
Cecilia Nuñez Does It All
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. Read More
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Oct 16, 2019
Solving the Mystery of Autism
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. Read More
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Oct 15, 2019
Economist Wins Nobel for Poverty Research
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. Read More
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Oct 7, 2019
Harvard Medical School Professor Awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
William G. Kaelin is one of three recipients recognized for their work on how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability. Read More
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Sep 16, 2019
Flock of First Years
The Class of 2023 has officially taken over the Yard. Relive your first time on campus and check out highlights from move-in day. Read More
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Sep 12, 2019
Welcoming Harvard's Military Community
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. Read More
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Sep 12, 2019
TV Champion
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. Read More
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Sep 11, 2019
Making Her Hometown Better
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. Read More
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Sep 11, 2019
Black Hole Project Wins Breakthrough Prize
Harvard researchers are among the 347 scientists being recognized for capturing the first-ever image of a black hole. Read More
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Sep 5, 2019
It's All Happening
With the rare opportunity for an expanded campus in Allston, Harvard will meet the challenges of our times in inspired and creative ways. Read More
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Aug 24, 2019
Head and Heart for Harvard
Ed Stolper ’74, PhD ’79 established a Harvard charitable remainder unitrust because he wants to make a lasting contribution for the good of Harvard. Read More
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Aug 23, 2019
Personal Philanthropy
Walking into Harvard’s Financial Aid Office changed her life, says Angela Sun ’96, JD ’01. Read More
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Jun 11, 2019
Armin Afsahi named chief development officer for FAS
Dean Claudine Gay lauds ‘his belief in the power of discovery and innovation to effect positive change’ Read More
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Jun 8, 2019
Homeless to Harvard
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. Read More
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May 21, 2019
Connect, Create, Converge
A preview into the next generation of life sciences innovation drew alumni, faculty, students, and industry partners to Cambridge for SEAS Nexus. Read More
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May 1, 2019
Al Gore named Class Day speaker
Former Vice President Al Gore has been chosen as this year's Class Day speaker by the Harvard College Class of 2019. Read More
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Apr 23, 2019
Mastering the Business Presentation
Tune in as Tim Calkins MBA ’91 explains how to create a powerful business presentation using five best practices that will help you turn big data into a compelling story. Read More
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