# Alumni & Giving News [### Across generations, alumni reconnect at HSDM ](/news/2026/06/across-generations-alumni-reconnect-hsdm) June 10, 2026 HSDM Alumni Days and Reunion welcomed more than 80 graduates back to campus for a weekend of learning, recognition, and reconnecting across generations. ![Class of 81 with their hands in the air](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/Class%20of%2081%20-%20header.jpg?h=4fb5906d&itok=uPeLINf1) [### Looking back on a year of science and discovery at HSDM ](/news/2025/12/looking-back-year-science-and-discovery-hsdm) December 18, 2025 From AI-driven research to advances in tissue regeneration, global collaboration, and public health, these stories reflect the breadth and impact of research at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. ![reseacher working at a lab bench](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-12/reseach-banner.jpg?itok=7JY2EVlv) [### Dr. David Wu awarded Eleanor and Miles Shore Fellowship ](/news/2025/12/dr-david-wu-awarded-eleanor-and-miles-shore-fellowship) December 04, 2025 Dr. David Wu, instructor in Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, and interim program director of the advanced graduate periodontology program, has been honored with an Eleanor and Miles Shore Fellowship. ![Two people shaking hands and smiling at camera](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-12/SFX09372%20copy.jpg?h=bf8db853&itok=-kPqevAp) [### AI takes center stage at Harvard School of Dental Medicine symposium ](/news/2025/11/ai-takes-center-stage-harvard-school-dental-medicine-symposium) November 25, 2025 Rapid advancements are poised to reshape dentistry from classroom to clinic ![poster session](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/0151_1114_HSDM_151%20%281%29.JPG?h=d0309d4c&itok=hHKLZ3su) [### Gift to the Harvard Dental Center will extend a lifeline to patients in need ](/news/2025/07/gift-will-extend-patients-lifeline) July 22, 2025 A $500,000 gift will provide dental treatments to those who could not otherwise afford care ![Keith Kyle with Dr. Sang Lee](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/Grateful%20patient.png?h=6d101f7c&itok=IkIbr_kS) [### Alumni honored for advancing prosthodontics and community ](/news/2025/06/alumni-honored-advancing-prosthodontics-and-community) June 17, 2025 Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients ![Alumni award recipients](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/AlumniAwardRecipient.jpg?itok=82siHKpr) [### Alumnus honors HSDM with $1 million gift to support oral medicine research and faculty mentorship ](/news/2025/06/alumnus-honors-hsdm-1-million-gift-support-oral-medicine-research-and-faculty) June 13, 2025 Dr. Razzaque Ahmed dedicates funds to HSDM’s Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity to continue the vital work that launched his career ![Drs Feres, Ahmed, and Giannobile](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/ahmed-thumbnail.jpg?itok=r31Mtn4j) [### Leading the HDAA with a mentorship mindset ](/news/2025/06/leading-hdaa-mentorship-mindset) June 05, 2025 As she prepares for her 20th reunion, HSDM alumna reflects on what drew her to HSDM and the impact it had on her career. ![HDAA members sitting in front of HSDM main building](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/Leadership%20thumbnail%202.jpg?itok=pH1iGulm) [### A passion for prevention inspires a purposeful gift ](/news/2025/02/passion-prevention-inspires-purposeful-gift) February 04, 2025 Dr. Paul Levi and his wife Patty gifted $250,000 to HSDM to promote prevention-focused dental education and inspire future clinicians to prioritize oral health. ![Dean Giannobile and Dr. Magda Feres with the Levis](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/Levi%20thumbnail.jpg?itok=Dbi_EAlw) [### Harvard Dental Alumni Association leaders take on new roles ](/news/2024/08/harvard-dental-alumni-association-leaders-take-new-roles) August 15, 2024 In early July, Miguel Roque, DMD16, MMSc19, who has served as president of the Harvard Dental Alumni Association (HDAA) since 2022, passed the torch to Mindy Greenblatt Streem, DMD05, who will take over as president of the HDAA for the next two-year term... ![HSDM logo on REB exterior](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-08/HSDM%20logo_REB.jpg?h=d1a4c862&itok=t5GgNmBA) [### An energizing alumni day celebrates legacy and innovation ](/news/hsdm-alumni-day-celebration%E2%80%94honoring-past-looking-future) June 11, 2024 On a day that was filled with hugs, selfies, and catching up with classmates from years past, Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) alumni came together on Friday, June 7 to celebrate long-awaited reunions and lifelong connections. More than 120 alumni... ![Two people standing together taking a selfie](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-11/SFX04175.jpg?itok=K81MfDPB) [### Honoring careers spent advancing research and mentorship ](/news/2024/06/honoring-careers-spent-advancing-research-and-mentorship) June 10, 2024 Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Two accomplished graduates of Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s (HSDM) advanced graduate programs were honored on Friday, June 7 with Distinguished Alumni Awards presented during Alumni Day. Stephen... ![Drs. Maurizio Tonetti and Stephen Sonis wearing their Distinguished Alumni Award medals standing in the REB lobby](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-11/Award-winners-thumbnail.jpg?itok=eiZlZRim)