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Meet Harvard’s 2026 Student Commencement Speakers

Two undergraduates and a Ph.D. candidate will address the graduating class on May 28.

A New Black Swan Musical Cranks Up the Tension

The creative team of the A.R.T.’s new show dish on adapting Darren Aronofsky’s thriller classic from screen to stage.

Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil

The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide.

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A Harvard Astrophysicist Explains the Bizarre Behavior of a Supergiant Star

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Your Harvard 2026 Commencement Week Guide

College reunions and Alumni Day will take place the following week