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June 19, 2025
Democracy U: Graduates Lead the Charge. Watch the video
“Our democracy needs more than defenders. It needs builders. You are uniquely equipped to be both.” President Laura Walker, Bennington College
Campus leaders in our College Presidents for Civic Preparedness coalition are using their commencement addresses to deliver a powerful, united message to graduates: speak freely, listen deeply, and lead bravely.
Watch a short compilation of these powerful speeches from William Dudley at Washington & Lee University, Daniel Allen at La Salle University, and Laura Walker at Bennington College.
See more from their 2025 commencement addresses and the commencement speeches from the 70 presidents participating in “From Campus to Community.”
William Dudley, Washington & Lee University
Daniel Allen, La Salle University
Laura Walker, Bennington College