Commencement
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named Harvard College Class Day Speaker
The basketball player and writer will address Harvard seniors on May 28.
by Nina Pasquini
2020
“Stay in Your Cocoon!”
Conan O'Brien ’85 speaks to the Class of 2020
by Jacob Sweet
The COVID-19 Commencement
During the pandemic, a downsized, online degree-conferral—and stern words about the war on free expression and Veritas
by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet
Life After Harvard: The Pains and Pleasures of Alumni Reunions
How Harvard reunions are cast in Ceridwen Dovey’s Life After Truth
by Nell Porter-Brown
Saluting the 2020 Centennial Medalists
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors four alumni whose contributions to society emerged from their study at Harvard.
The 2020 Harvard Medalists
The Harvard Alumni Association recognizes three individuals for their extraordinary service to the University.
by Nell Porter-Brown
Conferring Degrees, 2020
Harvard’s 369th Commencement goes virtual.
Returning to Celebrate, and Eat
Where to (eventually, again) feast with friends and family in Greater Boston
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Postpones Commencement
Harvard Commencement will be postponed, but degrees will be awarded virtually.
by John S. Rosenberg
Melinda Gates to Receive Radcliffe Medal
The philanthropist will highlight Radcliffe Day during Harvard’s Commencement week.
by John S. Rosenberg
Marty Baron Named Harvard Commencement Speaker
During an era of shrinking newspapers and political attacks on journalism, The Washington Post’s editor will be honored.
by John S. Rosenberg
