COVERAGE NOTE: Follow CNN’s live updates Thursday on Harvard’s commencement ceremony and federal court hearing starting at 8 a.m. ET. From the time Leo Gerdén left his native Sweden, he has ...

From left, Harvard graduate students Michael Huggins, Courtney Woods, and Jillian M. Simons pose for a portrait on the campus of the university in Cambridge, MA on May 8, 2017.

In response to this news, Harvard’s Black Alumni Society has launched an emergency fundraising campaign of $50,000 to fund the 2025 Black graduation celebration.

Recipient of Harvard honorary degree and a commencement speaker Abraham Verghese speaks during the 374th Commencement exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 29, 2025.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard graduates celebrated commencement on Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who emphasized maintaining a diverse and international ...

Students pose for a photo at the 2024 Latinx Affinity Celebration. On Monday, Harvard announced it will no longer host or fund affinity group celebrations during Commencement. By Addison Y. Liu ...

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In response to this news, Harvard’s Black Alumni Society has launched an emergency fundraising campaign of $50,000 to fund the 2025 Black graduation celebration.

Students cheer during Harvard University's commencement ceremonies, Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Cambridge, Mass. Credit: AP/Charles Krupa By The Associated Press Updated May 29, 2025 ...

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Thursday’s commencement ceremony – capping off several days of celebrations – gives the university a chance to focus on its nearly four centuries of tradition. And Harvard has no desire to ...