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The tradition of bestowing honorary degrees began in European universities in the Middle Ages. In the seventeenth century there were very few special awards given at Harvard. In 1692, William Brattle, John Leverett, and Increase Mather received ceremonial...

History of Commencement’s Morning Exercises at Harvard University Excerpts from Cynthia Wight Rossano’s THESE FESTIVAL RITES, found in Commencement’s official “Order of Exercises” printed program. For additional information, please see links down below...