Commencement
Coverage of Harvard’s annual graduation ceremonies, including speeches, profiles, and traditions.
Alumni Cheer on Harvard
At Alumni Day, ringing endorsements of Harvard’s fight
by Max J. Krupnick
2025
Harvard Medical School Master’s Graduates Encouraged to Confront Misinformation
Daley tells graduates to confront the “pathogens” of distrust in science and medicine.
by Olivia Farrar
Saluting the 2025 Centennial Medalists
Four alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.
by Olivia Farrar
These Student Speakers Have History to Share
A second-generation speaker, a conservationist, and a student from afar will deliver Commencement speeches — with no notes
by Max J. Krupnick
International Student Ban Casts a Shadow on Harvard Commencement
Graduates discuss Trump's moves as students and alumni hold rallies
by Olivia Farrar
Phi Beta Kappa Speakers Don’t Shrink from the News
Garber receives standing ovation; Khurana speaks of higher ed in crisis
by Lydialyle Gibson
“Advocate for Education,” Garber Urges
At traditional Baccalaureate Address, Harvard president recalls his student years
by Vivian W. Rong
Jodie Foster Honored at Radcliffe Day
The actress and director discussed her film career and her transformative time at Yale.
by Lydialyle Gibson , Max J. Krupnick
Harvard Medalists
Four people honored for exceptional service to the University
by Nell Porter-Brown
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named Harvard College Class Day Speaker
The basketball player and writer will address Harvard seniors on May 28.
by Nina Pasquini
Commencement and Alumni Events
Harvard Commencement and Alumni Events 2025
by Nell Porter-Brown
