From Campus to Community

“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.

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

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

“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.