Stories | Harvard Alumni

Dec 16, 2016
Celebrating Community

In the short days and long nights before finals, Harvard takes the time to come together, in the Houses and the Yard, on skating rinks and in churches. Check out photos of the College during the holiday season. Read More
Dec 14, 2016
Telling Her Story: Khadijah Williams ’13

Once homeless, Khadijah Williams ’13 knew that education was her lifeline out of poverty. Now this Harvard graduate works as an advocate for families in the public school system. Read More
Dec 8, 2016
Harvard in Stamford: Family, Finance, and Philanthropy

Alumni and friends in the Stamford, Connecticut area joined the Harvard University Planned Giving team for a Family, Finance, and Philanthropy dinner. Read More
Dec 5, 2016
Reunion Volunteers Welcome Classmates Home to Harvard

Reunion volunteers from several classes share their thoughts about the reunion experience and why they choose to volunteer. Read More
Dec 1, 2016
You Make Harvard Possible!

In Celebration of Our Dedicated Volunteers and Generous Donors Read More
Nov 23, 2016
New Views

From classrooms to Houses, Daniel Aaron Simkowitz ’87, P’19 and Mari Nakachi ’87, P’19 give to support the student experience at Harvard. Read More
Nov 17, 2016
Harvard Women’s Weekend

Watch highlights from Harvard’s first University-wide Women’s Weekend, held on Harvard’s campus November 4 to 6, 2016. Read More
Nov 17, 2016
Supporting the Economy with Scholarships

Winston Chen PhD ’70 and his wife Phyllis give to invest in students and their future leadership. Read More
Nov 16, 2016
Keeping It Going

Marshall and Jacqueline Lerner P’04 give to support intellectual inquiry at Harvard. Read More
Nov 16, 2016
Early Introductions

Molly and Steve Cashin P’18 want to support community and character development at the College. Read More
Nov 16, 2016
Beyond the Laboratory

Edlyn Levine ’16 found balance and community at GSAS. Read More
Nov 16, 2016
Exploring Uncharted Territory

Donor support allowed Ashley Anderson PhD ’16 to pursue unexpected questions. Read More
Nov 16, 2016
Helping GSAS Students Thrive

Marianne Steiner MEN ’78, SM ’78 gives to GSAS to help graduate students become better leaders, teachers, and communicators. Read More
Nov 16, 2016
A Visionary Investment

GSAS donor Robert James MBA '48, PhD '53 likes the idea of preparing students for life after graduate school. Read More
Oct 13, 2016
At Teach-In, Alumni Stand Up for Voting Rights

Marilyn Holifield JD '72 reflects on The Harvard Black Alumni Society of South Florida’s recent Voting Rights Teach-In, the importance of civic involvement, and the role of the Harvard alumni community in addressing voting rights. Read More
Sep 13, 2016
A New Era for the Harvard Club of Boston

Harvard Club president Karen Van Winkle AB '80 shares her perspective on being elected the first female president of the Club and the big plans she has for her three-year term. Read More
Sep 1, 2016
Updates Coming to Alumni Elections

Learn more about the changes in progress for the annual election of new members of the University’s Board of Overseers, as well as elected directors of the Harvard Alumni Association. Read More
Sep 1, 2016
Making Things Look Beautiful: Danielle Feinberg ’96

Learn how writing code, building a lawn mower, and animating jellyfish helped light the way for Pixar’s Danielle Feinberg ’96. Read More
Aug 31, 2016
All Roads Lead Back to Harvard

For David Poor ’77 and Patricia Beilman, supporting Harvard means continuing its legacy of change and innovation. Read More
Aug 31, 2016
Supporting the Future of Education at Harvard

Ever since William “Bill” Pierskalla ’56, MBA ’58 came to Harvard from a rural farm in northern Minnesota, he’s looked for ways to give back. Read More