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Stories of Generosity and Impact for Harvard’s Philanthropic Leaders

“Generosity drives excellence across the University. I invite you to learn more about the donors who are investing in our mission to ensure that curiosity, creativity, and discovery continue to thrive at Harvard.”

— Alan M. Garber AB ’77, PhD ’82, President of Harvard University

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Nurturing Spaces, Welcoming Places

Inspired by her family’s profound appreciation for nature, art, and civic duty, RoAnn Costin AB ’74 has given generously to enhance access to the Arnold Arboretum and the American Repertory Theater.

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“In some ways, they seem like they’re very different—the theater and a museum of trees—but I think they both nourish the soul.” 

— RoAnn Costin AB ’74

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Leading the Fight to End Homelessness

With continued support from Diana Barrett MBA ’74, DBA ’79, a first-of-its-kind initiative at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is working across disciplines and sectors to develop lasting solutions to America’s homelessness crisis.

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“Harvard has a unique ability to bring together voices from across disciplines. It’s about connecting people who might otherwise never meet, sharing insights, and finding solutions together.” 

— Diana Barrett MBA ’74, DBA ’79

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Fostering Dialogue and AI Innovation in the Classroom

A gift from Alfred AB ’94 and Rebecca AB ’94 Lin is bolstering teaching and research on both civil discourse and artificial intelligence in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

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“We came to Harvard with strong values. Some of those values were challenged, some of them were reaffirmed, and we believe that it continues to be a special place where dialogue moves important ideas forward.” 

— Alfred Lin AB ’94

Honor Roll of Donors

We are delighted to recognize the dedication and generosity of our donors, whose partnership helps our students and faculty to pursue their most ambitious aspirations.

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