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Jun. 22, 2025

Watch the video: Class of 2025 Democracy Depends on You.

“If we don’t defend education and protect democracy, we will lose them as vital parts of our American heritage.” ” See more from these powerful commencement speeches.
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Jun. 20, 2025

Watch the video: Graduates: Speak Freely, Listen Deeply, Lead Bravely.

“You’re graduating into a divided world—and you’re exactly what our world needs.” See more from these powerful commencement speeches.
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Jun. 19, 2025

Watch the video: Democracy U: Graduates Lead the Charge.

“Our democracy needs more than defenders. It needs builders. You are uniquely equipped to be both.” See more from these powerful commencement speeches.
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Jun. 18, 2025

Watch the video: Graduates: College Prepared You to be Global Citizens.

“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 these powerful commencement speeches.

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