See more from the 2025 University of Montana Commencement. University of Montana Commencement was one of seventy campuses participating in From Campus to Community a new national campaign to champion civil discourse and democratic engagement in this year’s commencement season. More from President Seth Bodnar.
See more from the 2025 Towson University Commencement Towson University Commencement was one of seventy campuses participating in From Campus to Community a new national campaign to champion civil discourse and democratic engagement in this year’s commencement season. More from President Mark Ginsberg.
See more from the 2025 SUNY New Paltz Commencement. SUNY New Paltz commencement was one of seventy campuses participating in From Campus to Community a new national campaign to champion civil discourse and democratic engagement in this year’s commencement season. More from President Darrell Wheeler..
See more from the 2025 West Los Angeles College Commencement. West Los Angeles College Commencement was one of seventy campuses participating in From Campus to Community a new national campaign to champion civil discourse and democratic engagement in this year’s commencement season. More from President James Limbaugh.
See more from the 2025 Rutgers University Commencement. Rutgers University Commencement was one of seventy campuses participating in From Campus to Community a new national campaign to champion civil discourse and democratic engagement in this year’s commencement season. More from President Jonathan Holloway.
See more from the 2025 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Commencement. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Commencement was one of seventy campuses participating in From Campus to Community a new national campaign to champion civil discourse and democratic engagement in this year’s commencement season. More from President James Birge.
See more from the 2025 Stella & Charles Guttman Community College Commencement. Stella & Charles Guttman Community College commencement was one of seventy campuses participating in From Campus to Community a new national campaign to champion civil discourse and democratic engagement in this year’s commencement season. More from President Larry Johnson.
See more from the 2025 Cleveland State University Commencement. Cleveland State University Commencement was one of seventy campuses participating in From Campus to Community a new national campaign to champion civil discourse and democratic engagement in this year’s commencement season. More from President Laura Bloomberg.
“Higher education provides a unique environment a place to engage daily with those who hold different perspective. In classrooms respectful debate is encouraged and disagreement is woven into the learning process. On campus students live and learn together actively experiencing the principles of a vibrant diverse democracy. Carry these life skills with you as you move forward. If we are …
“Let me be clear. The value of education has never mattered more. The definition of a college student is changing and that change is visible right here today in this audience. First generation students, career changers, working parents, military veterans, adult learners, and yes, a few brave individuals who juggle final exams with kindergarten pick-up. Universities like UNO were built …
“Your blueprint for the future also includes an ability to interact with the world around you. Inside and outside the classroom you have been asked to engage with people from all over the state, country and world and I hope that you have learned that engagement like that makes the world stronger and enriches our lives. We live in a …
“You’ve already done the hard work on our campus: listening, debating, compromising, and reaching across differences. Please carry those skills with you”. See more from the 2025 Hudson County Community College Commencement. Hudson County Community College Commencement was one of seventy campuses participating in From Campus to Community a new national campaign to champion civil discourse and democratic …
“We know that higher education is essential to a healthy democracy. It’s where we prepare global citizens—not just for careers, but for real life: to think critically, engage across difference, and contribute to the communities we share.” “Higher education has long fuelled American progress — driving innovation, leadership, and civic life. Beyond job training, higher education must prepare our …
“We cannot fulfill [our] mission without academic freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of thought, but we exercise these rights within a framework of responsibility. It is why you lived by an honor code and UMW’s Aspire community values during your time here, it is why we welcome diverse perspectives and promote civil discourse. It is what our founding fathers …
“All of the people who make up the university are deeply committed to your education to discovery, expanding knowledge, free expression, and civil discourse, and to our society as a whole. Every single day we all benefit from the University of Pittsburgh’s incredible community of service-minded risktakers and doers, artists, creators, discoverers, and caretakers. And here in this city and …
“Higher education is essential to a healthy democracy. It’s where we prepare global citizens—not just for careers, but for life. You are able to think critically, engage across differences, and contribute to the communities we share as a result of your education and experiences in college. Higher education has fueled American progress—driving innovation, leadership, and civic life. Beyond job training, …
“We now have profound internal disagreement about what American democracy should look like. Now, put aside the personalities, the politics, and the incessant noise that we’re surrounded by these days, and you will see big questions regarding the vision we have for this great country that will be answered through our collective actions. I want to be clear, this is …
“We have long been the experts in what is in the classroom in terms of content, keeping up with the most recent advancements in disciplines from nursing to sociology and how to bring our country more in alignment with its stated promises of democracy. Our ability to make those decisions without political interference is what has allowed us to create …
“Whatever issue you care about, whatever your perspective, speak up and fight fiercely for what you believe in, but don’t shut people out who may see the world differently. Instead, embrace the pluralism around you and see what happens when you welcome others in with curiosity before judgment. Part of what I hope you’ve learned here is that you can …
