As college graduates across the country turn their tassels to the left and step into a world full of possibilities — and uncertainties — this year's commencement speakers have given moving speeches ...

Every year, celebrities, businesspeople, politicians, artists, and more get asked to address a graduating class in a commencement speech. The moment, which is usually equally exciting to the honoree ...

After 40 or more years listening to graduation speeches for first grade through college and including a medical school and as a family member, student, teacher and administrator, I feel I have become ...

Myriad inspirational speeches, uplifting music, two backflips and a whole lot of graduation caps flying. That’s how things transpired at Mercer Island High School’s 68th commencement for the Class of ...

The New York Times studied videos of addresses posted online, including those by President Trump, Kermit the Frog and a slew of celebrity speakers. Here is a look at key themes that emerged. By Mitch ...

“He who has the most toys wins.” That was the opening line of the speech delivered by one of the salutatorians at my high school graduation in 1990. It was a bold, ironic declaration — especially ...

A muppet and movie stars give commencement speeches –inspiring graduates with hope, humor and a powerful call to action. 2025 graduation speeches give inspiration through activism and humor As college ...