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Honoring University grads – including one named Bacow Second annual Harvard Alumni Day features keynote by NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly, parade, performances, awards, and a final farewell DateJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023
Choose your adventure in 20 summer reads Library staff picks span mystery, monsters, memoir, manga, music, mindfulness, and much, much more DateJune 6, 2023
Harvard Extension alums honored, instructor recognized Annual alumni association banquet brings together 500 from around the world DateJune 2, 2023
Unyielding belief in possibility of delivering healthcare for global poor Co-founder Ophelia Dahl receives Radcliffe Medal for her work with Partners In Health DateMay 30, 2023
Pomp and circumstance — and surprises Day of tradition leavened with wit, wisdom — and like box of chocolates, attendees were never sure what they were going to get DateMay 26, 2023May 30, 2023
The crowd went wild Pride, friendship, and exultation as Harvard celebrates Class of 2023 DateMay 25, 2023May 26, 2023
Recruiting everyday superheroes for ‘cage match with agents of intolerance’ Tom Hanks sends off Class of 2023, urging them to join never-ending battle for ‘Truth, Justice, and the American Way’ DateMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Harvard awards six honorary degrees Recipients include a Nobel laureate, an actor, a biochemist, a historian, a co-founder of Radio Bilingüe, and a decorated military leader DateMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Seriously, grads: Don’t be afraid Comedian Larry Wilmore warns against power of fear in Class Day address DateMay 24, 2023May 25, 2023
A family affair Newly minted officers given honors by family and loved ones DateMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
There’s more to life than money, but still … Advice for grads: Give back, have fun, speak out, and pay attention to your 401K DateMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Reflecting on 2022-23 The University marks its milestones, memorable moments DateMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Wrapped in tradition Native American program’s blanket ceremony for graduates links recipients to history, culture while acknowledging their personal roots DateMay 24, 2023
Praise for students who faced an extraordinary test — and passed President Bacow addresses pandemic-era class: ‘Looking at you, I see the future as it might one day be, and it gives me hope.’ DateMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
Power of poetry, warning to preserve academic freedom Poet Natalie Diaz, Sloan Foundation President Adam Falk deliver thoughts at Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises DateMay 23, 2023May 24, 2023
Bells to ring on Commencement Day Decades-old tradition marks conclusion of morning’s exercises DateMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
Preparing to rebuild even as war with Russia rages Deputy mayor of Kyiv struggles with decision, makes bet on better future in leaving homeland for training at Kennedy School DateMay 23, 2023May 24, 2023
‘I realized that I couldn’t say no — not because of personal ambition, but given the moment.’ Inspired by his mother, Larry Bacow decided he wasn’t done being a leader DateMay 22, 2023May 23, 2023
Shoyo Sato’s curious comeback Early Ph.D. project fell apart, but his scientific drive never failed DateMay 22, 2023
Making connections between modern, ancient — and each other Student orators reflect on lessons from trauma and recovery; celebrating difference and what we share DateMay 19, 2023May 22, 2023
Three seniors awarded Fay Prize for outstanding theses Radcliffe Institute recognizes students for their exceptional undergraduate work in the humanities, natural sciences, and social science DateMay 19, 2023May 22, 2023
Class of 2027 yield continues strong trend Admitted students will benefit from second expansion of Harvard Financial Aid Initiative in two years DateMay 19, 2023May 18, 2023
Leading with authenticity Incoming HAA alumni president Tracy Moore II ’06 is dedicated to building relationships, honoring identities, and connecting across differences DateMay 18, 2023May 17, 2023
‘I couldn’t have done it alone’ Rehan Staton traces path from sanitation worker to Law School grad, gives thanks for sacrifices by dad, brother and help from pals, profs — and Tyler Perry DateMay 18, 2023May 19, 2023
Finishing his mother’s verse Through poetry, Darius Atefat-Peckham mourns family, explores Iranian roots DateMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Love of grandmother’s garden blossoms into climate justice activism Aliyah Collins’ nonprofit aims to help HBCU students make spiritual connections with nature, launch conversations about environmental equity DateMay 17, 2023May 19, 2023
Road less traveled by LaNell Williams building career as researcher, leader by going her own way, helping prospective grad students of color find theirs DateMay 17, 2023
From halls of Montezuma to those of Knafel Former Marine David Miller surprised himself by his college success and was, in turn, surprised by his experience at College DateMay 17, 2023
