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.
Cautious Optimism
A Radcliffe Day panel discusses America’s role in a rapidly changing world.
by Oset Babür
John Lewis and Drew Faust speak at Harvard Commencement
Congressman John Lewis spoke at Drew Faust's last afternoon exercises as Harvard president.
Harvard Commencement morning exercises 2018
The 367th Commencement: the student speakers, the honorary-degree recipients, and the full spectacle of Harvard’s Morning Exercises
Harvard honorary degrees 2018
Four artists, an ocean biologist, a democratizing statesman, and a public-health leader (and favorite son)
Senator Jeff Flake speaks at Harvard Law School
Senator Jeff Flake speaks at Harvard Law School’s Class Day.
“Our Virtues Are Written on Our Hearts”
At the Kennedy School, Ohio governor John Kasich encouraged graduates to live selfless, faith-driven lives.
by Oset Babür
“Above All Else, Do Not Lie”
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie addresses the class of 2018.
Harvard Graduate School of Education Convocation 2018
John Silvanus Wilson Jr.’s spirited message for the School of Education’s graduates—and for Harvard.
Children's book writer and editor Janet Pascal ’84, on revising "Fair Harvard"
Janet Pascal ’84 crafts the new final line for “Fair Harvard,” debuting this Commencement.
Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors its Centennial Medalists
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors four alumni whose contributions to society emerged from their study at Harvard.
