Alumni
Incoming HAA President West to Take Office July 1
Incoming Harvard Alumni Association President John J. West Jr. will begin his term as president on July 1.
Conan O’Brien ’85 to Address Harvard Seniors as Part of Commencement Festivities
Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien ’85 will speak at the Class of 2020’s virtual Commencement celebration on May 28, Harvard wrote in an email to College seniors Tuesday afternoon.
Harvard Graduate Forms COVID-19 Task Force on Domestic Violence to Combat Dangers of Staying at Home
As surveys find increasing rates of domestic violence during the COVID-19 epidemic, Harvard graduate Ashrithaa “Ashri” S. Anurudran ’19 has formed a task force focused on addressing the issue.
First Generation Alumni Group Launches Relief Grant Program for Harvard Undergraduates
The First Generation Harvard Alumni board will distribute $500 relief grants to over a hundred first generation, low-income undergraduates after an application review process, the organization announced this week.
University Postpones Board of Overseers, Harvard Alumni Association Elections Until July Due to Virus
Harvard has postponed its Board of Overseers and Harvard Alumni Association directorship elections until July.
Harvard Forward Endorses Alumni Association Board Candidates
Harvard Forward — an alumni organization advocating for fossil fuel divestment — endorsed six candidates running for Harvard Alumni Association Elected Directors.
During Coronavirus Pandemic, Donors Mobilize to Aid University with Mounting Costs
Harvard alumni stepped up with offers of support as students raced to leave campus earlier this month. But experts say this willingness to donate may not last.
Coalition for a Diverse Harvard Endorses Overseers, HAA Candidates Ahead of Election
Along with 11 other alumni groups, the Coalition for a Diverse Harvard endorsed five candidates for this year’s Board of Overseers election and six candidates for the board of Harvard Alumni Association.
Harvard Postpones 369th Commencement Exercises
Heeding advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as its own faculty, Harvard will indefinitely postpone its 369th Commencement Exercises, University President Lawrence S. Bacow wrote in an email Friday.
In the Face of Harvard Forward Challengers, Alumni Association Endorses Its Own Slate of Overseers Candidates
Meet the candidates the Harvard Alumni Association endorsed for seats on the Board of Overseers: Raphael W. Bostic ’87, Katherine Collins, David H. Eun ’89, Diego A. Rodriguez, Tracy K. Smith ’94, Miki Uchida Tsusaka ’84, and Ryan M. Wise.
Harvard Forward
Harvard Forward is a group led by students and alumni working to bring attention to climate change and recent alumni representation within Harvard's governance boards.
Brian R. Greene '84 Book Talk
Brian R. Greene '84 describes the history of time at a presentation about his new book — "Until the End of Time" — in the Science Center on Wednesday.
Harvard Law School Library Opens Antonin Scalia Collection to the Public
The Harvard Law School Library announced the first public release of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s papers, photographs, and other items Tuesday.
As New Candidates Move Forward, A Look Back at Previous Board of Overseers Campaigns
Political campaigns advocating for divestment and admissions changes in Harvard’s Board of Overseers elections date back over 40 years.
Harvard Forward
Harvard Forward is a group led by students and alumni working to bring attention to climate change and recent alumni representation within Harvard's governance boards.
Harvard Forward - Huang
Lisa Bi Huang, a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, is one of Harvard Forward's endorsed candidates.
Harvard Forward is Trying to Change the Board of Overseers. Here’s Who They’re Endorsing.
This year’s election for the Board of Overseers — scheduled for April 1 to May 19 — has brought a slew of young alumni campaigning for a chance to compete for a spot on Harvard’s second highest governing body.
Harvard Forward - Purce
Margaret M. Purce '17 is running for the Board of Overseers as part of the Harvard Forward campaign.
Harvard Forward - Beatty
John E. Beatty '11 is a part of a campaign running to be elected to the University's Board of Overseers.
Harvard Forward - Toweh
Jayson U. Toweh, a graduate of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is running as part of the Harvard Forward campaign.
Harvard Forward - Sebastian
Dorothy "Thea" L. Sebastian '08, a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Kennedy School, is running in a campaign to be elected to the Board of Overseers.
Juszczyk '13 Set to Start in Super Bowl
Former Harvard standout Kyle Juszczyk ‘13 is no stranger to the big stage since he entered the NFL in 2013. This Sunday, however, Juszczyk will be making his first appearance on the biggest stage in the sport: the Super Bowl.
Days Before Deadline, Environmentalist Overseer Campaign Harvard Forward On Track To Reach Nomination Goal
Harvard Forward announced Wednesday that it is 500 signatures away from placing all of its endorsed candidates on the Board of Overseers ballot.
African American Harvard Business School Alumni Lobby for Dean Who Will Prioritize Diversity and Inclusion
Members of Harvard Business School’s African-American Alumni Association urged University President Lawrence S. Bacow in a letter earlier this month to prioritize diversity and inclusion in the search for the Business School’s next dean.
Harvard Alumni Association Committee Proposes New Overseers and Elected Directors
Harvard announced its nominees for the Board of Overseers — the University’s second highest governing body — and for directors of the Harvard Alumni Association Thursday.