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 University’s Commencement week events

Harvard University’s Commencement week events

Actress Rashida Jones ’97 named 2016 Harvard College Class Day speaker

The actress will address the class of 2016 on May 25.

by Laura Levis

Harvard PBK literary exercises will feature Stephen Greenblatt and Robyn Schiff

Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa ceremony opens Commencement week on May 24.

Steven Spielberg named Harvard’s 2016 Commencement speaker

The filmmaker will address graduates on May 26. 

by Laura Levis

Sarah Jessica Parker to speak at Harvard Law School Class Day

The actor and businesswoman will address students on Wednesday, May 25.

by Laura Levis

Fed Chair Janet Yellen to Receive Radcliffe Medal

The Radcliffe Institute will honor the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard honoraries to Renee Fleming, Deval Patrick, Denis Mukwege and more

Harvard honoraries to Renee Fleming, Deval Patrick, Denis Mukwege, and more

Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg awarded Radcliffe Medal

This year’s Radcliffe Medalist reflects on her Supreme Court career.

by Stephanie Garlock

Honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg, panel discusses Roberts Court

Radcliffe Day panel discusses “a decade of decisions and dissents.”

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Commencement week 2015: events for Friday, May 29

Radcliffe Day panel and luncheon with keynote speaker Ruth Bader Ginsburg