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.
Heads of the Parade
And a precedent-setting eightieth Harvard reunion
Justice Sonia Sotomayor at Harvard Radcliffe Day
2024 Radcliffe Medalist Sonia Sotomayor on civic engagement and optimism
How the Supreme Court Advances—and Stalls—Progress
A Radcliffe Day panel discusses pluralism and progress.
Close Call
Ending a tumultuous year, Harvard tradition is served in the 373rd Commencement—with plenty of thunder from the stage.
Pro-Palestine Students Walk Out of Harvard Graduation
Pro-Palestine activists hold “The People’s Commencement”
Commencement Photos from the week 2024
A gallery of photographs from the Commencement celebration for the class of 2024
Harvard Confers Six Honorary Degrees
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, President emeritus Larry Bacow among those recognized
An Unconventional Class Day for Harvard's Class of 2024
An unconventional Class Day to conclude a tumultuous senior year
It’s “Not the Earth that Needs Fixing”
Karenna Gore ’95 addresses Graduate School of Design.
Deb Haaland Harvard Law Commencement 2024
Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, addresses Harvard Law School.
