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.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Named Class Day Speaker
"Defender of equity, inclusion, and opportunity" to address Class of 2022
Beyond the Crisis Du Jour
President Bacow’s perspectives on “playing long ball” at Harvard again.
Headliners
Jacinda Ardern, Merrick Garland, and other lead speakers at Commencement and alumni events
On Commencements
Emerson’s oratory backstory, somber reunion notes, and happier days
by Primus VI
Harvard Commencement 2022
Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations
Harvard Square Blooms again
New businesses arrive in the neighborhood—and old ones take on new life. A Harvard2 Local Business Roundup
by Kara Baskin
Merrick Garland to Address Classes of 2020-2021 Ceremony
The U.S. Attorney General returns to Harvard.
Tracy K. Smith to Speak at Harvard Alumni Day
An alumna and faculty member at a new Harvard tradition
Civil Rights Attorney Sherrilyn Ifill to Receive 2022 Radcliffe Medal
The educator and lawyer receives the Institute’s highest honor.
by Jacob Sweet
Jacinda Ardern to Speak at Harvard Commencement
New Zealand prime minister scheduled to address graduates on May 26.
