Generations have heard Kermit the Frog’s voice from the youngest of ages. So what did the puppet, created by 1960 University of Maryland alumnus Jim Henson, have to say to a graduating class full of ...

"My humanity is defined by yours.” Elie Wiesel, Dartmouth Commencement, 2006 In 1990, as I sat at my college graduation in my pale blue cap and gown, not listening to the commencement speaker, I never ...

“He who has the most toys wins.” That was the opening line of the speech delivered by one of the salutatorians at my high school graduation in 1990. It was a bold, ironic declaration — especially ...

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 ...

Every year, celebrities, businesspeople, politicians, artists, and more get asked to address a graduating class in a commencement speech. The moment, which is usually equally exciting to the honoree ...