Stories | Harvard Alumni

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
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
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
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
Apr 23, 2019
Opening eyes on higher education

Harvard Club of Seattle program brings ninth-graders to campus for a crash course in what it's like Read More
Apr 9, 2019
Family, Finance, and Philanthropy in New York City

Alumni and friends in the New York City area joined the Harvard University Planned Giving team for a Family, Finance, and Philanthropy dinner. Read More
Apr 1, 2019
A New Day for Adams House

Renovations will start this summer for the beloved, quirky complex, part of which predates the Revolution. Read More
Mar 12, 2019
Keeping Standards High at Harvard

Peter Lewy ’60 has made a series of charitable gift annuities to ensure Harvard’s continued excellence. Read More
Mar 7, 2019
Tracy K. Smith AB ’94 elected chief marshal

U.S. poet laureate to lead alumni at Harvard's 368th Commencement Read More
Mar 5, 2019
Being a Force for Good

John G. Palfrey Jr. ’94 believes that giving back is essential to a good life. Read More
Feb 23, 2019
Making a meaningful gift today

For Caitlin Murray O’Connor '92, her days sailing on the Charles were some of her favorite at Harvard. In gratitude, O’Connor and her husband, Paul O'Connor '89, have planned a bequest to Harvard College. Read More
Feb 7, 2019
Adding Value to Society

Kim Wagner PhD ’94 gives back the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Read More
Feb 6, 2019
Family, Finance, and Philanthropy in Los Angeles

Alumni and friends in the Los Angeles area joined the Harvard University Planned Giving team for a Family, Finance, and Philanthropy dinner. Read More
Feb 6, 2019
Family, Finance, and Philanthropy in San Francisco

Alumni and friends in the San Francisco area joined the Harvard University Planned Giving team for a Family, Finance, and Philanthropy dinner. Read More
Dec 12, 2018
Family, Finance, and Philanthropy in Miami

Alumni and friends in the Miami area joined the Harvard University Planned Giving team for a Family, Finance, and Philanthropy dinner. Read More
Nov 30, 2018
Next-Generation President

For HAA President Margaret Wang ’09, being a good leader means acting her age. Read More
Nov 26, 2018
Leading Harvard Management Company

Two years after taking the helm of Harvard’s investment firm, N.P. “Narv” Narvekar reflects on what it will take to move the organization forward. Read More
Nov 24, 2018
A Lifetime of Activism Shapes Donor’s Legacy

“I’m impressed with what Harvard has become in terms of leadership of women,” says Rosemary Straley EdD ’68 after a long career in public service that took her around the world. Read More
Nov 19, 2018
Q&A: Theresa Reno-Weber MPP ’08

The former U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant shares why supporting Louisville is important to her and the impact Metro United Way is making for families in her community. Read More
Oct 9, 2018
Prototyping Your Life with Gabrielle Santa-Donato EdM ’12

Tune in as Gabrielle Santa-Donato EdM '12 explores how you can leverage your curiosity and the lived experiences of others to help sneak up on your future. She will specifically talk about the power of informational and inspirational interviewing and networking. Read More