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 ...

Commencement speeches are meant to inspire young folks concluding their academic careers as they take their hard-earned degrees and embark on their professional journeys. But that’s not exactly what ...

Harrison Butker is a three-time Super Bowl champion and one of the most accurate field-goal kickers in NFL history. As such, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker was given a platform to express his views as ...

Melinda French Gates speaking at the commencement ceremony at Stanford University on Sunday. (Stanford University / Andrew Brodhead) In her commencement speech at Stanford University on Sunday morning ...

Chris Pan — social entrepreneur, Ohio State University alum and controversial spring commencement speaker — originally had even grander plans for his address, according to new emails obtained by The ...

Famous speakers included director Jon M. Chu and tennis star Billie Jean King. Amid the decision to cancel this year's valedictorian speech, the University of Southern California announced it would be ...

Image generated by Matthew Brophy with ChatGPT (OpenAI), using DALL·E. Another graduation season is upon us, with this year’s roster of commencement speakers including CEOs, astronauts, artists, ...

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. One day last June, during a steady ...

Jennifer Coolidge will impart her wisdom on Emerson College graduates at the school’s 2025 commencement ceremony this spring. The Norwell native and Emerson alum, best known for her roles in “The ...

Outraged critics blasted longtime “60 Minutes” anchor Scott Pelley as “angry” and “unhinged” after he delivered a fear-laced tirade against President Trump during a commencement speech in North ...

Executive communications experts say the gig is becoming a harder sell for business leaders. By Sarah Kessler Lauren Hirsch and Michael J. de la Merced Tim Cook has delivered at least seven ...