James F. Rothenberg ’68

University Treasurer James F. Rothenberg ’68, pictured at Commencement in 2013, will step down from his post in July 2014.

Statistical Breakdown of the Class of 2013

An interactive examination of the habits, preferences, and plans of the graduating senior class.

Stephanie D. Wilson ’88, a NASA astronaut and engineer who flew three missions aboard the space shuttle Discovery, was chosen by her classmates to serve as Harvard’s chief marshal for Commencement 2013.

Commencement 2013 Afternoon Exercises

Commencement 2013 Afternoon Exercises

Harvard President Drew Faust delivers her commencement speech to the class of 2013.

Harvard Medical Students stand as University President Drew Faust confers their degrees.

A revolutionary-era band leads Kirkland House seniors to Tercentenary Theatre before morning exercises on Thursday.

Graduate School of Arts and Science Ph.D. students rise to get a glimpse of Oprah Winfrey before the start of morning exercises on Thursday.

Carl F. Muller AB '73, MBA '76, JD '76, HAA President, invites Drew Faust to the podium to share the highlights of the year.

Oprah Winfrey, talk show host and philanthropist, congratulates the graduating class and wishes them the best of luck for future. Oprah Winfrey was the Commencement Day Speaker this year.

Harvard's oldest alumni Donald F. Brown ’30, Ph.D. ’55 waves to the audiences at Tercentenary Theater.

Bagpipes and drums lead the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Ph.D. students to their seats in Tercentenary Theatre on Thursday.

Graduate students from each of the university's graduate schools gather behind Sever Hall before processing into Tercentenary Theatre on Thursday morning.

Fanaye Solomon Yirga '13 delivers the Latin Salutatory address during commencement morning exercises.

Marshals gather before the start of the morning exercises of the 362nd Commencement on Thursday.

Media executive and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey sits onstage before the beginning of morning exercises. Winfrey received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

Media executive and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during commencement morning exercises on Thursday.

Middlesex County Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian calls the morning exercises to order in Tercentenary Theatre on Thursday.

Commencement 2013 Morning Exercises

Commencement 2013 Morning Exercises May 30, 2013

The Harvard University Band performs at the annual meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association which took place in Tercentenary Theatre.

Oprah Winfrey, talk show host and philanthropist, expresses her excitement for being at Harvard. Oprah Winfrey was the Commencement Day Speaker this year.

Boston's longest-serving mayor Thomas M. Menino receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during morning exercises on Thursday.