University News
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named Harvard College Class Day Speaker
The basketball player and writer will address Harvard seniors on May 28.
by Nina Pasquini
Harvard’s Honorary-Degree Recipients 2018
Four artists, an ocean biologist, a democratizing statesman, and a public-health leader (and favorite son)
by John S. Rosenberg
"You Can Go Elsewhere for a Job, but You Cannot Go Elsewhere for a Soul”
Senator Jeff Flake speaks at Harvard Law School’s Class Day.
by Nell Porter-Brown
“Above All Else, Do Not Lie”
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie addresses the class of 2018.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
“The Truth Shall Set You Free”
John Silvanus Wilson Jr.’s spirited message for the School of Education’s graduates—and for Harvard.
by Jonathan Shaw
Alma Mater, Updated
Janet Pascal ’84 crafts the new final line for “Fair Harvard,” debuting this Commencement.
by Sophia Nguyen
The “Ring of Truth”
R. J. Tarrant’s last Commencement coaching the student speakers
by Lydialyle Gibson
“A Profession Based on Honor and Trust”
President Drew Faust and former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter honor Harvard ROTC’s newly commissioned officers.
by Jean Martin
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Will Speak at Class Day
The decorated author is best known for her novels and feminist writing.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
University People
FAS dean to step down, John Lewis to speak at Commencement, Hillary Clinton at Radcliffe, and more
Harvard Commencement 2018
Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations