Commencement

Coverage of Harvard’s annual graduation ceremonies, including speeches, profiles, and traditions.

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim to Speak at Harvard in June

The American Navy SEAL, born to immigrants, is a doctor and a space traveler.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Centennial Medalists of 2017

Honorands whose contributions to society emerged from graduate study

The Harvard Medalists of 2017

Honorees include an architect, athletics enthusiast, and longtime University administrator.

Harvard Commencement’s oldest alumna and alumnus

The oldest graduates at Commencement

Harvard Overseer and HAA director election results 2017

The annual election results

“Jump In, the Water’s Great!”

At Radcliffe Day, participants dissected the future of journalistic integrity. 

by Oset Babür

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