Student Activities and Interviews

Harvard Divinity School celebrated the Class of 2026 during the Multireligious Commencement Service on May 27 and the Diploma Awarding Ceremony on May 28. 

A workshop at Harvard Divinity School explored deep listening as a foundation for leadership, organizing, and community building. 

Former Republican U.S. Congressman Ric Keller, MRPL ’26, explored difference both in and out of the classroom at HDS, gathering insights he’ll use to help leaders disagree better without losing trust.

For graduating MTS student Ellie Ashby, the study of religion is inseparable from storytelling—tracing how faith is practiced, embodied, and understood in everyday life. 

At HDS, Manisha Agarwal explored the connections between spirituality and business, developing a framework to help business leaders make ethically informed decisions.

Read more about the spiritual, academic, and vocational journeys of some members of the class of 2026.

Two Harvard Divinity School students have received 2026–27 Harvard Traveling Fellowships to pursue independent research. 

Ivy Wang and Sally Wang were recognized for senior papers exploring care, grief, accompaniment, and spiritual presence. 

After three years of formational academic work and ministry experience at HDS, Ke’Von Singleton is poised to lead and serve in a variety of sectors—religious, academic, corporate, and beyond.

At Harvard Divinity School, Sarah Adegbite explored the religious histories of slavery and the power of ritual—and will continue that work at Harvard as a PhD student.