Commencement
Coverage of Harvard’s annual graduation ceremonies, including speeches, profiles, and traditions.
Harvard Commencement 2025
Harvard passes a test of its values, yet challenges loom.
Harvard ROTC Graduates Told of Churchill, Constitution
Lt. General McGee says armed forces need “your skills and your leadership”
Harvard Medical School Master’s Graduates Encouraged to Confront Misinformation
Daley tells graduates to confront the “pathogens” of distrust in science and medicine.
Saluting the 2025 Centennial Medalists
Four alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.
Harvard Student Commencement Speakers
A second-generation speaker, a conservationist, and a student from afar will deliver Commencement speeches — with no notes
International Student Ban Casts a Shadow on Harvard Commencement
Graduates discuss Trump's moves as students and alumni hold rallies
Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa speakers don't shrink from the news
Garber receives standing ovation; Khurana speaks of higher ed in crisis
“Advocate for Education,” Garber Urges Harvard Graduates
At traditional Baccalaureate Address, Harvard president recalls his student years
Jodie Foster Honored at Radcliffe Day 2025
The actress and director discussed her film career and her transformative time at Yale.
Harvard Medalists
Four people honored for exceptional service to the University
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named Harvard College Class Day Speaker
The basketball player and writer will address Harvard seniors on May 28.
