Students cheering in the crowd while wearing their regalia at Commencement.

Commencement 2026

The 375th Harvard Commencement brought joy, reflection, and full-circle moments to the forefront of campus.

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A Remarkable Year of Achievement at Harvard College

Students and alumni earned prestigious honors recognizing excellence in research, scholarship, leadership, creativity, and public impact

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.

Pictures of joy, friendship fill the Yard before Commencement

Graduates queueing up for the big ceremony paused to reflect and soak it all in.

Cancer turned her into a scientist

Diagnosis transformed Mary Cipperman ’26 into a hyperproductive student researcher with diverse interests in physics, medicine, and AI.

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