Commencement
Coverage of Harvard’s annual graduation ceremonies, including speeches, profiles, and traditions.
Conan O’Brien Named Harvard’s 2026 Commencement Speaker
The comedian, host, and 1985 graduate will deliver remarks at the May 28 ceremony.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named Harvard College Class Day Speaker
The basketball player and writer will address Harvard seniors on May 28.
Harvard Commencement and Alumni Events 2025
Harvard Commencement and Alumni Events 2025
Brief Harvard News Spring 2025
Physician-authors address Commencement and Alumni Day, new School of Education Dean, and more
Abraham Verghese Named Harvard Commencement Speaker
Physician and author will address the graduation exercises May 29.
How Harvard Has Evolved
Alumni perspectives on Harvard in crisis, and signs of a changed community
by Primus VI
Harvard Centennial Medalists
Four alumni recognized for work
What Do Graduates at Harvard Really Want in 2024?
Seniors’ work plans, Sasha stylin’, reunion sonnet, and more
Harvard 2024 Commencement Rhetoric
Commencement rhetoric on threats to higher education, melding divergent views, doing good, and combating the loss of trust
Harvard's Tumultuous 2023-2024 School Year Ends in Protests
Harvard’s tumultuous year ends in modified festival rites, amid passionate protests.
Harvard Honorary Degrees 2024
Harvard’s 2024 honorary degree recipients
