Commencement Speeches

Maryland’s Kermit the Frog Commencement Choice Gets Mixed Reaction From Students

The University of Maryland says it is honoring Jim Henson, an alumnus, with its choice of commencement speaker. Some students think it is avoiding “real issues.”

By Callie Holtermann

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Roger Federer’s Graduation Speech Is an Online Hit

At Dartmouth College, the retired tennis champion offered his thoughts on winning and losing.

By Steven Kurutz

Colleges and Universities Commencement Speeches Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests (2023- )

Who’d Want to Give a Commencement Speech Anymore?

Executive communications experts say the gig is becoming a harder sell for business leaders.

By Sarah Kessler Michael J. de la Merced and Lauren Hirsch

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Jugador de la NFL recibe críticas y burlas tras su discurso en una graduación

Harrison Butker, pateador estrella de los Kansas City Chiefs, citó una letra de Taylor Swift al instar a los hombres a “no pedir disculpas por su masculinidad” y a las mujeres a que se dedicaran al hogar.

By Charlie RiedelAssociated Press