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Jun 4, 2016 · Here are 15 famous people who gave inspiring and rousing commencement speeches. 1. OPRAH WINFREY // STANFORD UNIVERSITY. In 2008, Oprah Winfrey gave a 28-minute commencement speech at...
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- Kamala Harris commencement speech. Tennessee State University, Class of 2022. Read the transcript. Why it’s so good: Vice President Harris had a tough job—addressing a class of students who had experienced a global pandemic that disrupted their college experience.
- Jim Carrey commencement speech. Maharishi University of Management, Class of 2014. Read the transcript. Why it’s so good: Actor Jim Carrey is introduced as “the funniest man on Earth,” and though he comes out with a bunch of great jokes, his speech delivers insightful, thought-provoking, and touching comments about what life will be like after graduation.
- Taylor Swift commencement speech. New York University, Class of 2022. Read the transcript. Why it’s so good: Taylor Swift, in some ways, is the voice of the generation (though you may roll your eyes at that statement if you aren’t a fan).
- Steve Jobs commencement speech. Stanford, Class of 2005. Read the transcript. Why it’s so good: Despite being one of the most successful businesspersons ever, the late Steve Jobs dropped out of college.
May 15, 2020 · Oprah Winfrey gave a hopeful and inspiring commencement speech to the class of 2020 on Friday across Facebook and Instagram as part of the company's #Graduation2020 ceremony.
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May 13, 2021 · Her 2015 commencement speech was no less rousing, as she encouraged graduates to live truthfully and not to be afraid of existing in their fullest capacity. Key quotes:
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May 18, 2022 · After receiving an honorary doctorate at New York University, pop musician Taylor Swift gave a rousing commencement speech to the graduating class.
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May 20, 2019 · Winfrey, 65, delivered a rousing speech as she addressed the graduating class at Colorado College during their commencement ceremony on Sunday morning.
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Jun 6, 2018 · As politicians, movie stars and other notable figures sent students off with rousing speeches on everything from civic education to #MeToo (take our quiz), we asked readers to share their own...
