From speaking at their alma maters to giving new graduates from other schools some inspiration, athletes are popular choices as keynote speakers and have given some memorable addresses. Here are some ...

As college graduates across the country turn their tassels to the left and step into a world full of possibilities — and uncertainties — this year's commencement speakers have given moving speeches ...

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A friendly family rivalry turned into a heartfelt high school homecoming for one local couple. For Jeffrey Ryznar and his wife, Dr. Meredythe McNally, graduation season was ...

A student speaker was recently disciplined by NYU for giving an anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian speech at his school’s commencement ceremony. NYU apparently rejected the idea that the address should ...

After 40 or more years listening to graduation speeches for first grade through college and including a medical school and as a family member, student, teacher and administrator, I feel I have become ...

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 ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – A valedictorian at a Catholic high school in Kansas had his title revoked after he gave an unapproved speech at graduation. Now, the community is rallying behind ...

School districts are reevaluating the tradition of valedictorians and salutatorians being the sole graduation speakers. Some districts have removed the titles, while others use applications or ...