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Radcliffe Institute Announces 2026-2027 Fellows

Scholars will tap Harvard’s intellectual resources during the coming academic year.

by Olivia Farrar

Mark Zuckerberg and Drew Faust address Harvard Commencement

Mark Zuckerberg and Drew Faust, on freedom of speech and creating “a sense of purpose for everyone”

by Sophia Nguyen

Public Health As Aspiration

Former EPA head Gina McCarthy addresses graduates at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Commencement 2017 Morning Exercises

Harvard's 366th Commencement Morning Exercises

by John S. Rosenberg

“Bravery, Not Perfection”

Reshma Saujani addresses Education School graduates. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Embracing Difficult Circumstances

Atlantic Media owner David Bradley addresses Harvard Business School graduates. 

by Alisha Ukani

Harvard Honorands from Abdi to Zuckerberg

From Dr. Hawa Abdi and James Earl Jones to Mark Zuckerberg

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Commencement student speakers 2017

The student speakers at Harvard’s 366th Commencement

by John S. Rosenberg

Sally Yates speaks at Harvard Law School

During her speech at HLS Class Day, the former Justice Department leader explains why she defied President Trump. 

by Nell Porter-Brown

“Your Job Is to Disturb the Universe”

John Kerry addresses Kennedy School graduates. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Joe Biden, to Harvard students: “There’s Nothing Beyond Our Capacity”

In his Class Day address, the former vice president urged graduating seniors, “You have to engage.”

by Sophia Nguyen