Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick speaks at a press conference at the Texas Capitol on Monday, June 23, 2025 in Austin, ...

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 ...

When journalist Gayle King was invited to give the University of Maryland’s commencement address two years ago, she initially wanted to say no, just as she had to other schools over the years. But the ...

WHITE PLAINS — Ready for graduation season? It's time for "Another One"— DJ Khaled spoke with students just prior to the New Rochelle high school graduation ceremony. He and his family were there to ...

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 ...

Nearly three-fourths of the students in L.A. public schools are Latino. Some families, and a few graduates, stayed away from graduation ceremonies out of fear of federal raids. By Tim Arango and Ana ...

Friends, family, faculty, and most importantly, the Class of 2025 — it is my pleasure to welcome you all to this year’s Wilton High School graduation. Before I begin, on behalf of our class, I would ...

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch quoted Vietnam veteran Captain Dick Stratton during high school commencement speeches, telling students to "believe in God" and "keep the faith." Koch's inclusion of these ...

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - It had all the pomp and circumstance you’d expect at a high school graduation. There was the cap and gown. The commencement speech. The proud mom. But this time, just one ...

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 ...