University News
Harvard Cancelled Affinity Celebrations. Students Held Them Anyway.
In hotels, parks, and churches, graduates decried the end of DEI programs.
by Nina Pasquini
Joe Biden Will Be Class Day Speaker
The former vice president will address graduating seniors on May 24.
Sherry Turkle, Mark Doty, to Speak at Phi Beta Kappa Exercises
Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa ceremony kicks off Commencement week on May 23.
by Sophia Nguyen
“How War Has Made Us”
Drew Faust, in Ho Chi Minh City, on the Civil War and the Vietnam War
by John S. Rosenberg
Mark Zuckerberg to Speak at Harvard Commencement
The University announces Facebook’s CEO as its headliner for May 25.
by John S. Rosenberg
Brevia
Chao Center, a Law School alumnus as vice-presidential nominee, sexual-assault lexicon, Gen Ed transition, and more
Commencement Confetti
A multitalented student, political zingers, a retiring Commencement directors, final-club ribbing, and more
Scene 1, Take 2
Harvard goes Hollywood for Commencement, with sunny scenery, but sober talk.
The Talk
Commencement oratory from Steven Spielberg, Drew Faust, and others
Harvard’s 2016 Honorary-Degree Recipients
The University confers honorary degrees on six men and three women.
by John S. Rosenberg
Rashida Jones ’97 Named Class Day Speaker
The actress will address the class of 2016 on May 25.
by Laura Levis