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 Commencement Virtual Again Ruth Simmons Speaker

The 370th degree-conferral will be online for the second consecutive year—with Ruth Simmons as guest speaker.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard reunions, alumni meeting to be virtual

The alumni association announces the inevitable.

by John S. Rosenberg

New HAA president John West

HAA president John West promotes interconnections within the University.

by Nell Porter-Brown

How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Fall semester interrupted, a century ago

by Matteo Wong

Harvard Commencement 2020

Details of the virtual degree-conferral ceremonies

by John S. Rosenberg

2020 Harvard Medalists

For extraordinary service to the University

Dr. Fauci, social distance, and a campus without people

Campus and Commencement without people, social distance, Dr. Fauci, and a meaningful password

by Primus VI

The Man in the Top Hat

A return to campus, to take in virtual graduation with friends

by Caroline Engelmayer

Harvard Graduate School of Design Class Day speaker Jenny Odell

Artist Jenny Odell speaks at the Graduate School of Design Class Day ceremony.

by Nell Porter-Brown

“To Heal and to Help”

Harvard medical- and dental-school graduates on the front lines of a worldwide crisis

by Lydialyle Gibson