University News
A New Chapter for Harvard Arts
The Office for the Arts turns 50, and its longtime director steps down.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Saluting the Centennial Medalists
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors four alumni whose contributions to society emerged from their study at Harvard.
Something New, Something Old
Updates for the engineers and the honorands: Harvard regalia sightings, for connoisseurs
by John S. Rosenberg
“Invisible” No Longer
Latinx Graduation, featuring origin stories, hundreds of well-wishers—and Mariachi Veritas de Harvard
by Lydialyle Gibson
“The Value of Noticing”
The 2017 Baccalaureate address
by Lydialyle Gibson
Opening Commencement, “in Shadow and in Spring”
At the 2017 Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises, Sherry Turkle and Mark Doty spoke about connection and conscience.
by Sophia Nguyen
“Living Underwater”: Harvard’s Inaugural Black Commencement
A new ceremony honors black graduates across Harvard’s schools.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
A Preview of Commencement 2017
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The Harvard Medalists of 2017
This year’s honorees include an architect, athletics enthusiast, and longtime University administrator.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
From the Archives: The Ultimate Commencement Address
When Secretary of State George C. Marshall received a degree—and established the standard for U.S. engagement with the world
by John T. Bethell
New Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors Announced
There are five new members of the Board of Overseers, and six new directors.
by Oset Babür