Last year was a tumultuous year for commencement speakers. Some speeches were canceled while others were relocated. There were walkouts, protests and sharp repercussions. On May 11, Harrison Butker, ...

"My humanity is defined by yours.” Elie Wiesel, Dartmouth Commencement, 2006 In 1990, as I sat at my college graduation in my pale blue cap and gown, not listening to the commencement speaker, I never ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year, celebrities, businesspeople, politicians, artists, and more get asked to address a graduating class in a commencement ...

From speaking at their alma maters to giving new graduates from other schools some inspiration, athletes are popular choices as keynote speakers and have given some memorable addresses. Here are some ...

Kermit the Frog, distinguished amphibian and kindness scholar, has been tapped to deliver the commencement address for University of Maryland graduates this spring. The university announced this week ...

Returning to where it all started, Kermit the Frog, a beloved member of “The Muppets,” gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday evening. Throughout the commencement ...

Jennifer Coolidge will be giving the 2025 commencement address at her alma mater, Emerson College. Coolidge, on top of giving her speech, will also be given an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree ...