Recipients chosen for their lifetime contributions and transformative achievements.
A collection of features and graduate profiles covering Harvard’s 375th Commencement.
The University will confer five honorary degrees during Thursday’s Commencement ceremony.
Geoffrey Hinton
Doctor of Science
The man who has been twice dubbed the Godfather — of both AI and deep learning — earned his Ph.D. in artificial intelligence two decades before most people had personal computers, and more than 10 years before the internet became a go-to for news, email, and chat rooms.
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Three men and two women will be honored
Totals reflect the 2025-26 academic year.
Archivist says it’s an early example of Harvard’s "long tradition of honoring national leaders."
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