Eight receive honorary degrees
Journalist Fareed Zakaria, who was chosen as the principal speaker for the Afternoon Exercises, is among those to be presented an honorary degree at Harvard’s 361st Commencement. Fareed Zakaria Doctor of Laws Fareed Zakaria is one of the best-known and well-respected journalists of our time. In a career that has included prominent roles at Newsweek, Time, CNN, and The Washington Post, Zakaria has interviewed world leaders ranging from Barack Obama to the Dalai Lama, from Moammar Gadhafi to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. He has tackled issues including globalization, the Middle East, international relations, and America’s role in the world. His work has won many awards, including a 2010 National Magazine Award. Among his most decorated is the October 2001 Newsweek cover story, “Why They Hate Us.” His CNN show, “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” was nominated for an Emmy Award for an interview with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. Zakaria, who received a doctorate from Harvard...