An event steeped in 150-plus years of tradition reaches a five-year anniversary

A message of community resounds at the fifth annual Harvard Alumni Day on Friday, June 5.

NASA astronaut, Harvard-trained physician, and decorated Navy SEAL Jonny Kim delivers the keynote address at the annual Harvard Alumni Day celebration on June 5, 2026.

Incoming president of the Harvard Alumni Association board, David Battat AB ’91—a health care CEO, September 11 first responder, and longtime Harvard volunteer—is dedicated to fostering dialogue and bringing people together.

Explore the SIG Meetup lineup—a first look at the many ways to connect with fellow alumni who share your interests, professions, and passions on Alumni Day. Open to all alumni.

Recognized for their extraordinary service across the University, this year’s recipients will be presented with the 2026 Harvard Medal on Harvard Alumni Day—celebrating their leadership, volunteerism, and lasting impact on the Harvard community.

Former NASA astronaut, Harvard-trained physician, and decorated Navy SEAL Jonny Kim, MD ’16, will be the featured speaker at the annual Harvard Alumni Day celebration on June 5.

Alejandra Casillas AB ’01, MD ’05, a physician and nationally recognized champion of health equity in medicine, will be chief marshal at this spring’s Harvard Alumni Day celebration.

Planning for Harvard Alumni Day on June 5? Explore special room blocks at nearby hotels and secure your stay early before registration opens in March—availability is limited.

Thousands of alumni from around the world gathered on campus Friday for Harvard Alumni Day — an annual event celebrating alumni of all Harvard Schools and class years and the collective strength of their communities.

Acclaimed surgeon, writer, and public health leader Atul Gawande MD '95, MPH '99 delivers keynote address at Harvard Alumni Day on June 6, 2025.

To celebrate the positive impact our alumni have on their local communities, we’re shining a spotlight on graduates who are making a difference through public service.

Incoming Harvard Alumni Association board president William Makris EdM '00 hopes alumni will share experiences and learn from one another.

The Harvard Alumni Association has announced that Kathy Delaney-Smith, Paul J. Finnegan AB ’75, MBA ’82, Carolyn Hughes AB ’54, and David Johnston AB ’63 will receive the 2025 Harvard Medal.

Acclaimed surgeon, writer, and public health leader will take the stage at Harvard’s global alumni celebration on June 6.

Food sustainability expert Dara Olmsted Silverstein AB ’00 will be chief marshal of alumni at this spring’s Harvard Alumni Day celebration, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) has announced.

Harvard Alumni Day speakers highlight importance of connection to University community amid times of global discord

Award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance AB ’82 delivers keynote address at Harvard Alumni Day on May 31, 2024

Moitri Chowdhury Savard committed to listening deeply, respecting differences, finding common ground in shared values

Vance, an actor, producer, and writer, will speak at the Harvard Alumni Association’s global celebration of alumni on May 31.

The Harvard Alumni Association has announced that Scott A. Abell ’72, Katherine N. Lapp, and M. Lee Pelton, Ph.D. ’84, will receive the 2024 Harvard Medal.

Writer, TV host, comedian, commentator to join in 125-year-old tradition

Second annual Harvard Alumni Day features keynote by NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly, parade, performances, awards, and a final farewell

Incoming HAA alumni president Tracy Moore II ’06 is dedicated to building relationships, honoring identities, and connecting across differences

The Harvard Alumni Association has announced that Paula A. Johnson ’80, M.D. ’84, M.P.H. ’85; Philip W. Lovejoy; Antonio Madero, M.B.A. ’61; and Rya W. Zobel ’53, L.L.B. ’56 will receive the 2023 Harvard Medal.

Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author will participate in event celebrating Harvard’s global alumni community

Distinguished journalist Sewell Chan AB '98 was chosen by his classmates to serve as the 2023 chief marshal of alumni.

Alumni from around the world return to campus for Harvard Alumni Day

First Graduate School of Design alum to serve as HAA president, Allyson Mendenhall is committed to creating inclusive alumni experiences

The Harvard Alumni Association has announced that Avarita L. Hanson ’75, William F. Lee ’72, Dwight D. Miller, Ed.M. ’71, and Tom Reardon ’68 will receive the 2022 Harvard Medal.

Author, scholar, and educator Allyson Hobbs AB '97 will lead the alumni parade as part of Harvard Alumni Day.

Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Tracy K. Smith AB '94 will be the featured speaker at an on-campus celebration of Harvard's global alumni community on June 3.

Incoming alumni president wants to catalyze connection — and action — within the HAA community