Advice From Famous Commencement Speakers originally appeared on usnews.com Update 05/30/25: This slideshow was published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

(CNN) — University commencement speakers are often notable members of the community or even famous celebrities that can inspire graduates with a blend of wisdom and humor. This spring, the ...

Kaupp revised the famous Woody Allen quote about success being 80% showing up. “I would actually revise that closer to 95%,” he said, reinforcing the importance of steady presence throughout life.

Commencement speakers across the country are passing on key advice to the Class of 2025, sharing their recipes for success and life lessons learned. We take another moment to reflect on the words ...

Grow as you go. You do not need to be somewhere grand or famous to make an impact. You don’t have to walk the halls of Congress to have tremendous influence. You don’t have to be atop a 14er to speak ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard graduates celebrated commencement on Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who emphasized maintaining a diverse and ...

Recipient of Harvard honorary degree and commencement speaker, Abraham Verghese, speaks during the 374th Commencement exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 29, 2025.

Pushing beyond the tired "take risks!" commencement cliché, the surgeon, writer, and activist took a more nuanced approach: what matters isn't just that you take risks; it's how you take them.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard graduates celebrated commencement on Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who stressed the importance of maintaining a diverse ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard graduates celebrated commencement on Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who emphasized maintaining a diverse and ...

Harvard graduates celebrated commencement on Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who stressed the importance of maintaining a diverse and international student ...