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.
Joe Biden, Drew Faust, Mark Zuckerberg Harvard Commencement
Words of wisdom from Joe Biden, Drew Faust, Mark Zuckerberg, student speakers, and more
Commencement confetti 2017
Regalia update, alumni who serve alma mater, family ties, notable guests, and more features from the festival rites
“Jump In, the Water’s Great!”
At Radcliffe Day, participants dissected the future of journalistic integrity.
by Oset Babür
Mark Zuckerberg and Drew Faust address Harvard Commencement
Mark Zuckerberg and Drew Faust, on freedom of speech and creating “a sense of purpose for everyone”
Public Health As Aspiration
Former EPA head Gina McCarthy addresses graduates at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health.
Harvard Commencement 2017 Morning Exercises
Harvard's 366th Commencement Morning Exercises
“Bravery, Not Perfection”
Reshma Saujani addresses Education School graduates.
Embracing Difficult Circumstances
Atlantic Media owner David Bradley addresses Harvard Business School graduates.
by Alisha Ukani
Harvard Honorands from Abdi to Zuckerberg
From Dr. Hawa Abdi and James Earl Jones to Mark Zuckerberg
Harvard Commencement student speakers 2017
The student speakers at Harvard’s 366th Commencement
