Alumni
12,000 Harvard Alumni Submit Amicus Brief Backing Harvard in Federal Funding Lawsuit
More than 12,000 Harvard alumni asked a federal judge Monday to accept an amicus brief urging the court to shield their alma mater from what they described as an “existential threat” posed by the Trump administration’s freeze of nearly $3 billion in federal research funding.
Alan Garber, Atul Gawande Praise Harvard’s Fight Against Trump in Alumni Day Speeches
University President Alan M. Garber ’76 affirmed Harvard’s fight against the Trump administration in his address at Harvard’s Alumni Day on Friday, drawing roars from the crowd.
The Changing Meaning and Lasting Power of the Harvard Name
The Crimson spoke with students, alumni, and critics to understand how the past two years have tested the strength of one of Harvard’s most important assets: its name.
Strings Attached: How Harvard’s Wealthiest Alumni Are Reshaping University Giving
Led by Samuel W. Lessin ’05 and the 1636 Forum, Harvard donors are ditching unrestricted giving for targeted donations to shape the University’s future.
6 New Members Elected to Harvard Board of Overseers
The newly-elected Overseers include Mark A. Edwards ’82, Nathaniel O. Keohane, Michael Rosenblatt, Anjali Sud, Courtney B. Vance ’82, and Mary Louise Kelly ’93.
Harvard Affinity Groups Plan Commencement Celebrations Without University Support
At least six Harvard affinity groups will host unofficial celebrations for students graduating next week following the University’s decision to revoke funding and space for the annual traditions.
Garber Establishes Presidential Priorities Fund, Calls on Alumni to Back Harvard in Fight with Trump
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 unveiled a new Presidential Priorities Fund in a Monday email and called on alumni and donors to throw their financial and political support behind the University.
In Harvard’s Directories, Transgender Students Navigate a Slow and Uneven Name Change System
Transgender students face a longstanding problem with at least two of Harvard's databases — they do not remove legal names for students who use preferred names instead, whether for personal preference or gender identity.
‘The Greatest of All Time’: Seniors Pleased With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Class Day Speaker Pick
The Alumni Affairs Development office announced Tuesday that Abdul-Jabbar would take the stage on Class Day next month, a celebration of Harvard College graduates that takes place the day before the University’s Commencement ceremony. The announcement drew excitement from seniors who lauded Abdul-Jabbar for his achievements on and off the basketball court.
Hour by Hour: How Harvard’s Donations Surged After Garber Challenged Trump
Contributions to Harvard spiked after the University refused demands from the White House on Monday. Read an hour-by-hour breakdown, according to a giving update produced by Harvard’s fundraising office and obtained by the Crimson.
As Garber Stands Against Trump, Money From Harvard Donors Pours In
After Harvard publicly rejected the Trump administration’s demands, a wave of support — and money — has come rushing in.
Michelle Wu ’07 Officially Launches Re-Election Campaign For Boston Mayor
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ’07 officially announced her re-election campaign at a Saturday event in the South End, criticizing the Trump administration and her opponent — philanthropist Joshua Kraft — in her speech.
300 Alums Call on HLS to Denounce Trump’s Attacks on Law Firms
More than 300 Harvard Law School alumni signed a letter asking Dean John C.P. Goldberg to speak out against the Trump administration’s efforts to penalize law firms for representing the president’s political adversaries in recent weeks.
More Than 500 Alumni Ask Harvard To Defend Free Speech Under Trump
More than 500 Harvard alumni signed an open letter to President Garber urging the University to make a public statement committing to protect free speech and maintain its independence.
HKS Dean Visits West Bank and Israel To Recruit Students, Repair Alumni Relationships
Harvard Kennedy School Dean Jeremy M. Weinstein visited Israel and the West Bank over winter break to recruit Israeli and Palestinian students and re-establish a relationship with Palestinian alumni.
Coalition for a Diverse Harvard Pushes Back Against Department of Education’s Letter on Diversity
The Coalition for a Diverse Harvard called on Harvard to reject recent Department of Education guidelines prohibiting any race-conscious practices on college campuses and reaffirm its support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in a Feb. 24 letter to top University leadership.
Mark Carney ’87 Chosen Prime Minister of Canada in Landslide Liberal Vote
Mark J. Carney ’87 defeated fellow Harvard College alum Chrystia A. Freeland ’90 and two other Liberal Party candidates to become the 24th Prime Minister of Canada and the new leader of the Canadian Liberal Party on Sunday afternoon.
Atul A. Gawande Named 2025 Harvard Alumni Day Speaker
Gawande, who graduated from HMS and the Harvard School of Public Health, has been a practicing surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for more than twenty years. He previously served as an assistant administrator for global health in the U.S. Agency for International Development and a member of former President Biden’s Covid-19 Advisory Board.
Amnesty International Director Talks Legal Definition of Genocide at HLS Event
Paul O’Brien, executive director of Amnesty International USA, said military action is not a legally sufficient answer to accusations of genocide at a Harvard Law School talk Wednesday afternoon.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Harvard Alumni Who Alleged Antisemitism Devalued Their Degrees
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by 10 Harvard alumni who alleged “rampant” antisemitism on campus after Oct. 7, 2023, had devalued their degrees, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked standing.
From Harvard to Ottawa: Carney and Freeland Vie To Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister
The race to lead both Canada and a reeling Liberal Party has narrowed to two frontrunners: Carney, the former Canadian and British central bank governor, and Chrystia A. Freeland ’90, the former deputy prime minister and a fellow Harvard alumna.
Gun Control Advocate David Hogg ’23 Elected DNC Vice Chair
March for Our Lives co-founder David M. Hogg ’23 was elected vice chair of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday after campaigning to win back young voters who drifted to the Republican party in November.
Harvard Hires Penn Fundraising Chief James Husson to Lead Development, Alumni Relations
James J. Husson will lead Harvard’s fundraising efforts as the next Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development beginning April 1. Husson, who currently leads development at the University of Pennsylvania, will succeed Brian K. Lee.
Harvard Alumni Donate to Fund Construction of Economics Building, New Professorships
Several prominent Harvard alumni donated to the Economics department to fund two new professorships and the construction of the department’s new home, Pritzker Hall, the University announced Wednesday morning.
Harvard Alumni Association Announces Nominees for Board of Overseers
The Harvard Alumni Association announced eight candidates for election to the Board of Overseers — the University’s second-highest governing body — on Wednesday.