Commencement

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2014

Dean Huntington Lambert give mother Joan an Extension diploma

Extension dean Huntington Lambert gave his mother, Joan, her 1973 diploma.

Radcliffe Institute panel discusses the science and ethics of engineering life

A Radcliffe Institute panel discusses the science and ethics of engineering life.

Radcliffe Institute panel discusses the place of women writers

Radcliffe Institute panel discusses the place of women writers.

Harvard president Drew Faust awarded Radcliffe Medal

Harvard’s president, this year’s Radcliffe Medalist, reflects on women’s rights past, present, and future.

Radcliffe Institute panels discussed enfranchisement and voter suppression

Panelists at the Radcliffe Institute discussed the history of voter suppression in the United States

Harvard Commencement week 2014: events for Friday, May 30

Radcliffe Day panel and luncheon with keynote speaker Drew Faust.

Surgeon General nominee speaks at Harvard Medical and Dental Schools’ Class Day

The U.S. Surgeon General nominee speaks at the Harvard Medical School and School of Dental Medicine Class Day

Michael Bloomberg and President Drew Faust speak at Harvard Commencement

The president on what Harvard owes the future, and the former mayor on opposing the suppression of ideas and discourse

Harvard Class of 1989's record-setting class gift

A “great show of commitment to the community of Harvard and Radcliffe”

Harvard announces new Overseers and HAA directors for 2014

Harvard Overseer and HAA director 2014 voting results