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Continuity and Change
Harvard’s 372nd Commencement exercises—with Tom Hanks on defending the American way, and President Bacow’s farewell
Photographs from Commencement Week 2023
A gallery of Jim Harrison’s images from the unique Commencement celebration for the class of 2023
Harvard Confers Six Honorary Degrees
Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, Admiral Michael Mullins among those recognized
New Members of Harvard Board of Overseers and Elected Directors of HAA
The new members of the Harvard Board of Overseers and Elected Directors of the HAA are announced.
“We Only Have One Planet”
Ban Ki-moon at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Class Day
Michelle Yeoh’s Three Tips for Success
Oscar-winning actress offers advice in Harvard Law School Class Day address.
Larry Wilmore Follows His Path
In his Class Day address, the television writer/producer encouraged students to follow their dreams
“A Calling Above All Others”
Ruth Simmons at the Graduate School of Education’s Convocation
The Changing of the (Financial) Guard
With the naming of a new University treasurer, a successful Harvard team begins to turn over—plus a Corporation departure.
“Today You Join Something That Is Larger than Yourself”
Sixteen graduates were commissioned into the armed services at the ROTC ceremony.
Standing Out, United
Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys.
“The Wise Person Learns from All People”
In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.