Snapshots from Harvard's celebratory 368th Commencement, from dawn to dusk
Commencement 2019
A collection of stories covering Harvard University’s 368th Commencement.
Peek into country's early days with digital collection
Labor and civil rights activist honored for her six decades fighting for marginalized peoples and communities
Portraits of embraces, laughs, goodbyes, cheers, and triumphs
With College over, they share their early plans
At Commencement, German chancellor urges them ‘to embrace new beginnings’
In the first year online ballots were cast for Overseers, votes increased by 37 percent
Former New York mayor and philanthropist urges grads toward ethical business practices
A roundup of the University’s biggest events from the academic year
For 22 years, Latonya Wright has rumbled and rolled at Commencement
Medical School grad explores medicine, unequal access, health disparities
Totals tallied for the 2018–19 academic year
Harvard track star finished her senior year while turning pro
Recipients include a chancellor, Drew Faust, an editor, a museum director, and distinguished professors
In Class Day address, former vice president and climate defender criticizes ‘would-be autocrats’
On historical trails, trailblazing research, languages, and music, Adele Woodmansee makes her way with confidence
Seven undergraduates became officers during Harvard ceremony
Simi Shah explores and celebrates South Asian American accomplishments — including her own
Students from Germany, who may barely remember when she wasn't chancellor, share their thoughts as she visits
Mary Salcedo found a web of support while getting her Ph.D. in insect physiology
Centennial medalists have made a dramatic impact on society
Harvard and Cambridge bells will peal for 368th Commencement
Luke Martinez makes music to create a personal universe for the BGLTQ community
At Baccalaureate Service, president recalls dropping legal studies, turning to academia, and thriving
‘Duties of imagination’ are as important as acquiring and sharing knowledge, says orator Eric S. Lander
In word portraits, those who know the German chancellor, Harvard’s Commencement speaker, explain her rise to longtime prominence
Gandhi, De Los Santos, and Takjerad to deliver student addresses on Commencement Day
Dylan Wile reflects on his arc from wait list to senior with an NYC job waiting in the wings
An Air Force major completes his Ph.D. and becomes a new parent — all in three years
Cynthia Luo looks to anti-viral research, physician training, and hands-on EMS work to improve global health
Despite tragic losses, Liz Roux keeps her head up and her goals in view
From Oklahoma to Cambridge, Truman Burrage brought his fervor with him
Larry Bacow talks about the upside of surprises, the wide impact of Harvard
Faraaz Mahomed challenges old methods with new ideas
Wonik Son is using historical photographs to analyze representations of disability
Dominique Erney has devoted study and campus participation to dissecting the criminal justice system
Mahnoor Ali adds new colors and critiques in her exploration of literature and art
Over more than a century, the connections have spanned everything from curriculum reform to art collections to trans-Atlantic fellowships
In a group interview, Brown-Nagin, Gay, Long, and Williams recall their role models and describe the complexities of leading their Schools
Aric Flemming is taking a year to find musical ways to preach and teach
Sara Bobok’s thesis about youth politics in her native country comes to surprising conclusions
Incoming Alumni Association president seeks to deepen engagement with worldwide community of graduates
From the Motor City to Harvard, Nicole Johnson has brought energy to spare
Anthropologist, archaeologist, and Rhodes Scholar Brittany Ellis wants to make museums more sensitive to surrounding and 'source' communities
DeSisto dives deep into Madagascar’s threatened forests
Catherine Zhang and Catherine Zhang weigh in on the legacies they leave
Multi-hyphenate La’Toya Princess Jackson adds a master's degree to her repertoire
Dalton Brunson keeps his rural hometown in mind as he plots his course to expanding health care resources
Transgender swimmer finds affirmation and success at Harvard
Nima Samimi, aka Muhammad Seven, takes home master’s in Middle Eastern studies
From community college to Pulitzer finalist and Nieman Fellow, Denise-Marie Ordway compares and contrasts different forms of higher education
Onege Maroadi graduates with more than just a degree
‘He has shown us the necessity of being a proactive citizen of the planet’
After a Navy career, Jake Moore looks to make human rights his next mission
At Harvard, Genesis De Los Santos begins to give back in a big way
Seniors share the top things from their bucket lists to do before graduation
Three alumni to receive Harvard Medal at Commencement
As interview show host, Henna Hundal talks to the world’s movers and shakers
After graduation, MacLean Sarbah hopes to help solve one of Ghana’s biggest social problems — youth unemployment
U.S. poet laureate to lead alumni at Harvard’s 368th Commencement
Overview of day and ticket information
Co-founder of United Farm Workers will be honored in May for key contributions to labor, Latino, and women’s rights