Ciara
The Beauty Marks artist was accepted into the university's prestigious business school and will partake in their Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports program.
Jazz Jennings
The I Am Jazz star began her Harvard studies in fall 2021 after deferring admission two years earlier to focus on her mental health. In May 2025, she walked in the school's spring commencement ceremony.
"I am deeply grateful to my family, friends, mentors, and everyone who believed in me, supported me, and encouraged me to keep going—especially during the most challenging moments," she wrote on Instagram. "Cheers to graduating and ONE more semester to go!"
B.J. Novak
English and Spanish literature was the field of choice for The Office star, who graduated from the university in 2001.
Aoki Lee Simmons
Believe it or not, the daughter of Kimora Lee Simmons and Russell Simmons got accepted into Harvard's class of 2023 at the age of 16.
Malia Obama
The former First Daughter began her freshman year in August 2017.
Conan O'Brien
The late-night talk show host graduated from the university magna cum laude in 1985 with bachelor degrees in literature and history.
Natalie Portman
The Oscar winner graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.
Matt Damon
The actor attended Harvard in the late '80s and early '90s but dropped out to pursue his acting career. While at Harvard, he wrote an early treatment of the screenplay for Good Will Hunting for a class assignment. He and co-writer and co-star Ben Affleck received an Oscar for their finished screenplay in 1998.
Ashley Judd
In 2010, the A-list actress and advocate obtained master's degree in public administration from the prestigious school.
Mark Zuckerberg
The Facebook CEO and co-founder co-launched what is now known as Facebook from his Harvard dorm room in 2004. He dropped out of the university his sophomore year to concentrate on the project. His story inspired the movie The Social Network.
Rashida Jones
More than 10 years before she joined the cast of Parks and Recreation, the actress became Harvard grad.
Barack Obama & Michelle Obama
The former President of the United States graduated magna cum laude and obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School in 1991. The former First Lady received a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School three years prior.
Colin Jost
The Saturday Night Live comedian served as the president of the Harvard Lampoon.
Rivers Cuomo
The Weezer frontman graduated cum laude from the university with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2008. He completed his degee gradually over the years, having dropped out before.
Wallace Shawn
The Princess Bride actor obtained a bachelor's degree in history in 1965. And he still didn't win the Battle of the Wits.
Tommy Lee Jones
The actor graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1969. Al Gore was his roommate.
Al Gore
The former Vice President of the United States graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in government in 1969.