Commencement
Maria Ressa to Address Harvard Graduates
Philippine journalist and Nobel Peace Prize honorand will speak at Commencement.
by John S. Rosenberg
Continuity and Change
Harvard’s 372nd Commencement exercises—with Tom Hanks on defending the American way, and President Bacow’s farewell
by John S. Rosenberg , Max J. Krupnick
Photographs from Commencement Week 2023
A gallery of Jim Harrison’s images from the unique Commencement celebration for the class of 2023
Harvard Confers Six Honorary Degrees
Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, Admiral Michael Mullins among those recognized
by John S. Rosenberg
“We Only Have One Planet”
Ban Ki-moon at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Class Day
by Lydialyle Gibson
“A Calling Above All Others”
Ruth Simmons at the Graduate School of Education’s Convocation
by Ryan Doan-Nguyen
Larry Wilmore Follows His Path
In his Class Day address, the television writer/producer encouraged students to follow their dreams
by Max J. Krupnick
Michelle Yeoh’s Three Tips for Success
Oscar-winning actress offers advice in Harvard Law School Class Day address.
by Nancy Walecki
Standing Out, United
Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys.
by Ryan Doan-Nguyen
“Today You Join Something That Is Larger than Yourself”
Sixteen graduates were commissioned into the armed services at the ROTC ceremony.
by Nell Porter Brown
“The Wise Person Learns from All People”
In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.
by Jonathan Shaw