Alumni | May 1, 2013

Commencement & Reunion Guide

A glimpse into the graduating class of 2013; plus, Commencement apparel, new restaurants and establishments, and events listings

Harvard Magazine's Commencement & Reunion Guide, published in the May-June 2013 issue, offers a fascinating glimpse into the graduating class of 2013.

Learn about the tradition of women's hats for Commencement, read a round-up of new Harvard Square restaurants and establishments, or review the calendar of the week's events. Plus, don't miss an update on campus construction you'll notice upon your return to campus (with photos).

Finally, cast your vote in this year's Commencement poll.

A summer program helps students from under-resourced high schools close a hidden academic gap.

The comedian and The Daily Show host gave the keynote address for Class Day 2026.

Former Harvard President Lawrence Bacow and poet Meghan O’Rourke urge graduates to focus on character and “radical attention.”

In her memoir All That's Unseen, Emilee Hackney explores religion, friendship, and home.

College staff whose jobs will be changed or eliminated were notified this week.

The organization said its amicus brief had not been reviewed internally.

Photographer and writer Morgan Smith chronicles life beyond the violence in Ciudad Juárez and other Mexican towns.

The Harvard Arts Medalist wants his smash-hit Cats revival to reach “as many young queer people” as possible.

How Katie O’Dair makes kings, comedians, and parents feel welcome on campus.