Three Alumni Leaders Honored with Harvard Medal

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.

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alumna in reunion embracing classmate wrapped in class banner

Harvard and Radcliffe College Reunions—Registration Now Live

Celebrate your Reunion with classmates back on campus. College alumni from classes ending in 1 or 6 are invited to reconnect and experience Harvard together again.

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David Battat ’91 (left) and Will Makris, Ed.M. ’00.

Answering the Call to Serve

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.

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Silhouette of graduates overlooking Tercentenary Theatre on Commencement Day.

Meet the Class of 2026

From groundbreaking research to service-driven leadership, graduates from across Harvard’s Schools reflect on their experiences, achievements, and plans for what’s next.

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May 15, 2026

What Is the American Dream?

Made in partnership with the EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dream On is a video series about the people, places, and projects across the U.S. that are making progress on economic mobility and addressing intergenerational poverty.
May 1, 2026

'A Sanctuary for the Bold'

Harvard dedicated the Susan Wojcicki Library at the Science and Engineering Complex to honor the legacy of the late Susan Wojcicki AB ’90, a trailblazing technology leader and former CEO of YouTube.
April 30, 2026

Harvard Deepens Commitment to HBCUs

A three-year, $1.05 million grant to the Association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Institutions will strengthen research capacity at 15 schools.