Harvard Confers Five Honorary Degrees at 2026 Commencement
O’Brien joins journalists, a scholar of AI, and a Broadway star.
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Law School Class Day Carries On Without Michelle Wu
Striking graduate students picketed the event, which focused on student achievements and aspirations.
Chan School Speakers Praise Public Health’s ‘Extraordinarily Ambitious’ Achievements
The field “has never waited for perfect times,” says former CDC director Rochelle Walensky.
Harvard Names 2026 Centennial Medalists
Four University alumni receive the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’ highest honor.
Ronny Chieng Tells Harvard to ‘Destroy AI’ as Graduates Cheer
The comedian and The Daily Show host gave the keynote address for Class Day 2026.
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‘Effort Still Matters’ in AI Age, Garber Tells Harvard Graduates
In his Baccalaurate address, the University president urged a mindful—yet open—approach to the technology.
Harvard Faculty Approve a Cap on A Grades
Reforms to reduce grade inflation will take effect in the fall of 2027.
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