Commencement
Coverage of Harvard’s annual graduation ceremonies, including speeches, profiles, and traditions.
Celebrating Integrity
Harvard passes a test of its values, yet challenges loom.
by Jonathan Shaw
2025
Alumni Cheer on Harvard
At Alumni Day, ringing endorsements of Harvard’s fight
by Max J. Krupnick
The “Obligation to Heal”
Amid distrust of science, Paula Johnson tells medical and dental graduates to be “citizen-physicians.”
by Vivian W. Rong
Harvard 2025 Commencement Photo Album
A gallery of photographs from the Commencement celebration for the class of 2025
Losing the Will to Argue—Civilly—is a National Risk, Professor Says
Education School’s Snow reminds graduates that public life depends on how we teach others to disagree.
by Olivia Farrar
Harvard Commencement Day 2025
The 374th Commencement exercises
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Confers Six Honorary Degrees
Abdul-Jabbar, Moreno join scholars in climate, poverty, immigration
by Jonathan Shaw , Nina Pasquini
Christiane Amanpour Points HKS Graduates to Opportunities Abroad
“America needs ambassadors like you,” CNN anchor says.
by Vivian W. Rong
Harvard Cancelled Affinity Celebrations. Students Held Them Anyway.
In hotels, parks, and churches, graduates decried the end of DEI programs.
by Nina Pasquini
Abdul-Jabbar Praises Harvard’s Stand Against the Trump Administration
NBA legend urges graduating seniors to stand up for justice.
by Nina Pasquini
School of Public Health Graduates Hear Blunt Critiques of Trump
Infectious disease expert Céline Gounder describes “a war on science.”
by Lydialyle Gibson
