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Photographs from Commencement Week 2023
A gallery of Jim Harrison’s images from the unique Commencement celebration for the class of 2023
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
Harvard Confers Six Honorary Degrees
Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, Admiral Michael Mullins among those recognized
by John S. Rosenberg
New Members of Harvard Board of Overseers and Elected Directors of HAA
The new members of the Harvard Board of Overseers and Elected Directors of the HAA are announced.
by Nell Porter Brown
“We Only Have One Planet”
Ban Ki-moon at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Class Day
by Lydialyle Gibson
Larry Wilmore Follows His Path
In his Class Day address, the television writer/producer encouraged students to follow their dreams
by Max J. Krupnick
“A Calling Above All Others”
Ruth Simmons at the Graduate School of Education’s Convocation
by Ryan Doan-Nguyen
Michelle Yeoh’s Three Tips for Success
Oscar-winning actress offers advice in Harvard Law School Class Day address.
by Nancy Walecki
The Changing of the (Financial) Guard
With the naming of a new University treasurer, a successful Harvard team begins to turn over—plus a Corporation departure.
by John S. Rosenberg
“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
Standing Out, United
Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys.
by Ryan Doan-Nguyen
“The Wise Person Learns from All People”
In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.
by Jonathan Shaw