In Memoriam
Today, we honor the memory and legacy of Andrew J. Engelward, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and former distinguished director of the Mathematics for Teaching graduate degree program, who served Harvard Extension School with distinction for nearly three decades.
Dr. Engelward’s life and work were defined by intellectual curiosity, generosity of spirit, and an unwavering commitment to helping others see and understand the world with greater clarity.
Order of Ceremony
Opening Remarks
Nancy J. Coleman Ed.D.
Dean, Harvard Division of Continuing Education and University Extension
Reflections on the Class of 2026
Suzanne Spreadbury Ph.D.
Dean of Harvard Extension School Academic Programs
Presenting the Andrew J. Engelward Commencement Speaker Prize
Bevin P. Engelward, Sc.D.
Professor of Biological Engineering, MIT
Class of 2026 Commencement Speaker
Theo Rowley
ALM Industrial-Organizational Psychology ‘26
Alumni Speaker
Martina Colombo
CSS ’04, Katie Y.F. Yang Prize 2004
Graduate Stage Crossing
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
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