Commencement 2015
Commencement 2015
Devabrata Chakraborty holds a globe along with soon-to-be Kennedy School graduates during Commencement on May 28.
To Applause and Admiration, Ginsburg Receives Radcliffe Medal
Joined on the stage by former Stanford Law School dean Kathleen M. Sullivan, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussed landmark cases she argued during her career as a litigator.
Alumni Elect Five New Overseers
The five alumni, who will serve six-year terms as Overseers, are R. Martin Chávez ’85, Fernande R. V. Duffly, Brian Greene ’84, Beth Y. Karlan ’78, and John Silvanus Wilson Jr.
Patrick Urges Graduates to Feel ‘Uneasy’ About Society’s Issues
During Thursday’s Commencement Day Afternoon Exercises, former Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick '78 told graduates that he wanted them to feel “uneasy” about problems facing society, such as income inequality and climate change.
Deval Patrick
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick '78 speaks about activism and encourages students to feel "uneasy" about problems facing society in his afternoon Commencement address on Thursday.
Bellamy's Squad
Junior forward Miye D’Oench (far left) celebrates during a 9-2 win over Boston University on Feb. 3 with three members of the Class of 2015—Hilary Crowe, Marissa Gedman, and Sarah Edney (from left to right).
Deval Patrick Receives a Standing Ovation
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick '78 receives a standing ovation after delivering the 2015 Commencement address.
Pfoho in the Procession
Students from Pforzheimer House process through the Yard before settling into their seats for the Morning Exercises of Commencement on May 28.
President Faust at Commencement
University President Drew G. Faust stands with other officials before awarding the candidates from various schools their degrees.
Graduates in Tercentary Theatre
New and soon-to-be graduates sit in Tercentary Theatre during Commencement on May 28.
Faust Speaks at Afternoon Exercises
University President Drew G. Faust speaks at Commencement in 2015. Faust said she is excited to sing the updated lyrics to Harvard's alma mater at this year's Commencement.
Female Breakout Athlete of the Year; Female Athlete of the Year, Runner-Up: Okwelogu the Record Breaker
First it was a school-record 15.33 meter throw, then a 16.09 mark, followed by a 16.39 meter and Ancient Eight record-setting follow-up. Then it became a weekly series of record-breaking revisions—16.51, 17.12, 17.22, and, most recently, 17.32.
Male Breakout Athlete of the Year: Ferreira Lifts Baseball's Offense
Senior catcher Ethan Ferreira was the only member of the Crimson to appear in all 42 games this year, leading the team in hits, doubles, triples, home runs, runs batted in, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
Female Athlete of the Year: Amanda Sobhy, a Four-Time Champion
If the life of Amanda Sobhy appears to be hectic, that is because it is. But with a packed schedule has come impressive results.
