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.
Michelle Yeoh’s Three Tips for Success
Oscar-winning actress offers advice in Harvard Law School Class Day address.
Standing Out, United
Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys.
“Today You Join Something That Is Larger than Yourself”
Sixteen graduates were commissioned into the armed services at the ROTC ceremony.
Ruth Simmons’s Convocation Speech at the Graduate School of Education
The renewed importance of education in a world of misinformation
“The Wise Person Learns from All People”
In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.
In Defense of Academic Freedom
Natalie Diaz and Adam Falk at the Phi Beta Kappa Exercises
The Student Commencement Speakers
A classicist-become venture capitalist, an enzyme scientist, and a Native American who survived a shocking trauma
Saluting the 2023 Centennial Medalists
Six alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.
Larry Wilmore Named College Class Day Speaker
Writer, television producer, comedian, and actor challenges the racial and political status quo.
Larry Bacow’s Parting Push
Allston, higher-education outreach, and free speech make for a busy conclusion to the twenty-ninth president’s Mass Hall tenure.
