A good commencement speech is not aimed at posterity, proffered to everyone for all time. Instead, it is a temporary moment in which a speaker brings a community together in the moment they share ...

Several celebrities — including Sarah Jessica Parker, Conan O'Brien and Henry Winkler — are giving commencement speeches at 2026 college graduation ceremonies. Here are all the celebrities giving 2026 ...

From Sean Evans to Queen Latifah.

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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 ...

A Harvard student’s commencement address reflected on how ideological divides are impacting everyday communication.

Donovan Livingston knew the stakes were high this year when he was asked to deliver a commencement address at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he teaches. Ten years ago, he was ...

Each year, millions of students across the country graduate from college. To celebrate the major milestone, their schools host week-long celebrations culminating with commencement ceremonies where ...