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“Invisible” No Longer

Latinx Graduation, featuring origin stories, hundreds of well-wishers—and Mariachi Veritas de Harvard

by Lydialyle Gibson

Sherry Turkle and Mark Doty speak at Harvard PBK Literary Exercises

At the 2017 Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises, Sherry Turkle and Mark Doty spoke about connection and conscience.

by Sophia Nguyen

“Living Underwater”: Harvard’s Inaugural Black Commencement

A new ceremony honors black graduates across Harvard’s schools. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Commencement 2017 preview

Follow Harvard Magazine for updates throughout the week. 

Harvard baseball player Josh Ellis is profiled

On the eve of his graduation, the baseball team’s Josh Ellis looks forward—and back.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Harvard Medalists of 2017

This year’s honorees include an architect, athletics enthusiast, and longtime University administrator. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Marshall Plan Debuts at 1947 Harvard Commencement

When Secretary of State George C. Marshall received a degree—and established the standard for U.S. engagement with the world 

by John T. Bethell

New Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors Announced

There are five new members of the Board of Overseers, and six new directors.

by Oset Babür

Harvard Medical School Launches HMX

The application-only courses will be open to the Harvard community and beyond. 

by Oset Babür

The Citizen’s Right to Know

Anthony Lewis ’48 and media colleagues discuss “a basic issue of constitutional democracy” during the Watergate spring of 1973.

Harvard Discloses Leaders’ Compensation

Federal tax filing reports detail an unusual year for Harvard Management Company—and President Faust.

by John S. Rosenberg