Commencement
Centennial Medalists
Four alumni recognized for work
2021
Silvana Gómez’s Undergraduate English Address
An orator tells classmates, “It is our time to create a new normal.”
Jordan Bliss Perry’s Latin (and English) Address
The Latin salutatorian finds strengths in the intersections between the humanities and modern sciences.
The Morning Exercises, Virtual Again
The Morning Exercises—further adapted for the era of COVID and streaming—come with strong messages about racial justice.
by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet
Harvard Confers Seven Honorary Degrees
A Nobel-winning chemist, a documentary dramatist and a photojournalist, a preeminent news editor, and more
by John S. Rosenberg
Jeremy Lin and Elizabeth Warren Highlight Class Days
A former NBA star and a U.S. Senator speak to new graduates.
by Juliet Isselbacher , Jacob Sweet , Jean Martin
Centennial Medalists 2021
Four alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.
by Jonathan Shaw
The Baccalaureate, and a Multitude of Distinct Graduations 2021
President Bacow on reconnecting with other people, and new First-Gen and LGBTQ+ graduation celebrations join the roster
by John S. Rosenberg
President Bacow’s Harvard Baccalaureate Remarks
“This has not been a typical year”—but a tradition resumes, virtually.
by Lawrence Bacow
Jeremy Lin to Speak at Harvard College Class Day
The former NBA star headlines the undergraduates’ virtual celebration May 26.
by John S. Rosenberg
Kevin Young to Address Harvard Alumni Association
The acclaimed poet and director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will speak at the annual meeting on June 4—and other graduation-week speakers are announced.
by John S. Rosenberg
