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.
“Fear and Anger are the Essential Ingredients of Injustice”
At Harvard Law School, Bryan Stevenson on getting proximate to the powerless
“Stay in Your Cocoon!”
Conan O'Brien ’85 speaks to the Class of 2020
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard commencement degree conferral
During the pandemic, a downsized, online degree-conferral—and stern words about the war on free expression and Veritas
Ceridwen Dovey’s “Life After Truth”
How Harvard reunions are cast in Ceridwen Dovey’s Life After Truth
Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Honors 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.
Harvard’s Virtual Commencement
Harvard’s 369th Commencement goes virtual.
Boston and Cambridge celebratory restaurants
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.
Melinda Gates Radcliffe Day Honorand
The philanthropist will highlight Radcliffe Day during Harvard’s Commencement week.
