It's graduation season: a time to celebrate the culmination of years of work and achievement, not only by the graduates but also by their parents, siblings and friends. Along with the cap, gown and ...

I love to watch commencement speeches. As a speechwriter in my former life, I know there’s no harder job than holding students’ and parents’ attention when they really just want that degree. You’ve ...

College graduation season is in full swing on college campuses across the country, and here at The Atlantic Wire, we're taking stock of the most memorable moments from this year's crop of commencement ...

New Jersey’s commencement season, which typically attracts a mix of celebrity speakers and academic stars offering advice for new graduates, is underway. Commencements at the state’s four-year ...

Taraji P. Henson has been the leading lady in several major films and television series, winning several awards for her work. Next week, the Oscar-nominated actress will have a starring role at the ...

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Russell Sage College announced on Tuesday that actor Lucas Aurelio will be the 2025 commencement speaker. Aurelio is best known for his role as Paul Saurez in the Netflix show ...

Creative director and University of Massachusetts alum David Korins has been selected as UMass commencement speaker for the May 16 graduation. Credit: UMASS AMHERST — Award-winning creative director ...

Seven years ago, as former Kent State University dropout Michael Keaton stood before a standing-room-only crowd at his former school, he wrapped up his commencement speech with a line that was worth ...