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O’Brien’s word of wisdom: Humility
‘Your real education starts now,’ comedy legend tells graduates, urging them to defy ‘extreme narcissism’ of the times
Part of the Commencement 2026 series 
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‘A sea of happy faces’
Snapshots from Harvard’s 375th Commencement
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Alumni elect new Overseers and HAA directors
13 alumni elected to leadership boards
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Lessons from ancient, modern, quantum worlds
Student speakers focus on celebrating difference while embracing ties that bind
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One of first to receive University honorary degree? George Washington.
Archivist says it’s an early example of ‘long tradition of honoring national leaders’
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‘I didn’t know how much time I had left, but I wanted to go down fighting for what I believe in’
Blake Lusty battled through cancer to steam toward Navy dreams
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How much do you know about Harvard?
Sure, you might have earned a diploma, but can you earn an A on this quiz?
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Iranian history in tableaux
Photographer brings 11 key scenes from 20th century to life in Peabody exhibit
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