Deming summons ‘power of gratitude’ in valediction address
Commencement Day opened with a final assignment for Harvard College’s Class of 2026: impromptu thank-you notes
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Commencement 2026
Pictures of joy, friendship fill the Yard before Commencement
Graduates queueing up for the big ceremony paused to reflect and soak it all in
Behind the scenes: Quality control for 2,500 Harvard diplomas
Leading up to every handshake on the commencement stage is a monthslong, meticulous process of preparation.
Snapshots from Commencement ceremonies across campus
FAS graduates collected their diplomas at more than a dozen smaller gatherings
Five recognized with honorary degrees
Recipients chosen for their lifetime contributions and transformative achievements
O’Brien’s word of wisdom: Humility
“Your real education starts now,” comedy legend tells grads, urging them to defy ”extreme narcissism” of the times
Class of 2026 student-athletes celebrated as ‘stars that shine brightly’
Annual Senior Letterwinners’ Dinner honored seniors for athletic achievements, championships, and grit
‘Daily Show’ star, Class Day headliner issues AI warning to grads
Ronny Chieng says he’s fine writing his own emails.
At ROTC ceremony, remembering an alum who embodied leadership
Alum who made ultimate sacrifice held up as model of 3 key leadership values — “integrity, humility, excellence” — during ROTC swearing-in ceremony
Scenes of duty, devotion at ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Family members traveled from near and far, showing their commitment to graduating cadets at Sanders Theatre
College’s Class of 2026 unites for photo finale
College seniors gathered on the steps of Widener Library.
Student speakers draw lessons from ancient, modern, quantum worlds
Noah Eckstein, Kiesse Nanor, and Andrew O’Donohue focus on celebrating difference while embracing ties that bind.
Phi Beta Kappa speakers urge grads to build character
“The scholar’s basic task is a form of bravery.”
‘Effort still matters’ in age of AI, Garber says in baccalaureate address
President urges Class of 2026 to seek out the mountains worth climbing.