Commencement

Coverage of Harvard’s annual graduation ceremonies, including speeches, profiles, and traditions.

Conan O’Brien Named Harvard’s 2026 Commencement Speaker

The comedian, host, and 1985 graduate will deliver remarks at the May 28 ceremony. 

by Schuyler Velasco

Deb Haaland Harvard Law Commencement 2024

Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, addresses Harvard Law School.

by Max J. Krupnick

Howard Gardner Addresses the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Howard Gardner addresses the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard Corporation Rules Thirteen Students Cannot Graduate

Faculty of Arts and Sciences May 20 vote on protestors’ status does not confer “good standing.”

“Our Planet in Microcosm”

Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China, addresses the Harvard Kennedy School.

by Jonathan Shaw

Carrying a “Heavy Pack”

The largest Harvard ROTC cohort in 30 years is commissioned into the armed services.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Saluting the 2024 Centennial Medalists

Four alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.

by Jonathan Shaw

The “Dangers and Duties that Lie Ahead”

Drew Giplin Faust and Tracy K. Smith at the Phi Beta Kappa Exercises

by Lydialyle Gibson

A Dazzling Class of Zebras

The Harvard class of 2024 baccalaureate

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Class Day Speakers Announced

Admissions dean William Fitzsimmons ’67 and Currier House security guard Bill Oliverio to address Harvard class of 2024 

by Nina Pasquini

Courtney B. Vance Named Harvard Alumni Day Speaker

The actor, producer, and writer will address alumni May 31. 

by Nina Pasquini