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

Harvard Commencement 2017 Morning Exercises

Harvard’s wet 366th Commencement proved the occasion for thoughtful conversations about social media, inclusion, and the political landscape.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard honorary-degree recipients of 2017

The 2017 honorands 

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”

by Sophia Nguyen

Public Health As Aspiration

Former EPA head Gina McCarthy addresses graduates at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Commencement 2017 Morning Exercises

Harvard's 366th Commencement Morning Exercises

by John S. Rosenberg

“Bravery, Not Perfection”

Reshma Saujani addresses Education School graduates. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Embracing Difficult Circumstances

Atlantic Media owner David Bradley addresses Harvard Business School graduates. 

by Alisha Ukani