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

James Ryan, Harvard Education School’s departing dean, bids farewell with song

James Ryan, the Graduate School of Education’s departing dean, counsels its new graduates with song.

by Sanya Sagar

Hillary Clinton Receives Radcliffe Medal

The 2016 presidential candidate discusses her time at Wellesley, the crisis in American government, and the importance of raising empathetic children. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

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.

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard Commencement morning exercises 2018

The 367th Commencement: the student speakers, the honorary-degree recipients, and the full spectacle of Harvard’s Morning Exercises

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard honorary degrees 2018

Four artists, an ocean biologist, a democratizing statesman, and a public-health leader (and favorite son)

by John S. Rosenberg

Senator Jeff Flake speaks at Harvard Law School

Senator Jeff Flake speaks at Harvard Law School’s Class Day.

by Nell Porter-Brown

“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.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Graduate School of Education Convocation 2018

John Silvanus Wilson Jr.’s spirited message for the School of Education’s graduates—and for Harvard.

by Jonathan Shaw