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Michelle Wu Withdraws as Law School Speaker

Boston mayor bows out because of a graduate student strike, the longest in union history.

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In his Baccalaurate address, the University president urged a mindful—yet open—approach to the technology.

Ronny Chieng is Harvard’s Class Day Speaker

The comedian, actor, and The Daily Show correspondent will address the 2026 College graduating class on May 27.

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