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Prominent Harvard Alumni?

It's interesting to see how successful alumni from famous colleges like Harvard are. I'd really appreciate it if someone could share about some of the most notable Harvard College alumni and what they're known for.

a year ago

Sure, Harvard College has a very long list of notable alumni in a wide range of fields. I'll mention a few who've had considerable impact in their respective areas:

1. Barack Obama (JD, Harvard Law School): Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, obtained his JD from Harvard Law School and was the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review.

2. John F. Kennedy (BA, Government): The 35th President of the United States, JFK served from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He is best known for his strong stance on civil rights, managing the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his vision that led to the moon landing.

3. Bill Gates (Dropped Out, Honorary Degree): The co-founder of Microsoft, Gates dropped out of Harvard in his junior year to start the company. He's been a notable philanthropist and received an honorary degree from Harvard in 2007.

4. Mark Zuckerberg (Dropped Out): The founder of Facebook also dropped out of Harvard to focus on his breakthrough social networking site. He returned to receive an honorary degree in 2017.

5. Natalie Portman (BA, Psychology): Besides acting, Natalie is known for her activism and has won an Oscar for her performance in "Black Swan". She completed her BA degree at Harvard while filming the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy.

6. T.S Eliot (BA, English, MA, Philosophy): A prominent 20th-century poet, Eliot won the Nobel Prize for Literature. His most famous works include "The Waste Land" and "Four Quartets".

This is just a snippet of the many Harvard alumni who've made their mark on the world. Their paths are highly varied, indicating the extensive opportunities and education Harvard provides to its students. Remember though, where you go to school does not solely determine your future success or impact. Your hard work, commitment, and passion play a pivotal role in your journey to success.

a year ago

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