Commencement
Coverage of Harvard’s annual graduation ceremonies, including speeches, profiles, and traditions.
Harvard’s 375th Commencement Exercises
Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast
2020
Melinda Gates Radcliffe Day Honorand
The philanthropist will highlight Radcliffe Day during Harvard’s Commencement week.
Marty Baron Harvard Commencement Speaker
During an era of shrinking newspapers and political attacks on journalism, The Washington Post’s editor will be honored.
Harvard Commencement exercises 2020
Guidelines for this year’s May gala
2019
Harvard president enables more research into University's slavery ties
The president announces a $5-million initiative.
"I Can't See My Family"
DACA recipient Daishi Miguel Tanaka '19 graduated last month without his parents in attendance.
2019 Harvard Medalists
For extraordinary service to the University
New Harvard Overseers and HAA elected directors 2019
Election results
The Senior Alumni
Evelyn Richmond ’41 and Arsen Charles ’42 led the 2019 alumni parade.
Harvard 368th Commencement Powerful Women
At the 368th Commencement, sober talk about the times—and life lessons from a cohort of powerful women
Honorary degree recipients 2019
The honorands of 2019
