Commencement addresses

Thought Leaders

Director Steven Spielberg Has Some Wise Words for Graduates - See His 2016 Harvard Commencement Speech

The film director spoke about listening to intuition, studying the past and confronting hate with humanity.

Living

Charlie Day: Always Sunny in Philadelphia Creator Says You Shouldn't Just 'Do What Makes You Happy'

The Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator and star tells Merrimack College graduates to create their own opportunities.

Leadership

The Most Inspiring Quotes from 2017 Commencement Speeches

This year is full of big names -- and they've got a lot to say to the graduating classes of 2017.

Leadership

'Silicon Valley' Actor Kumail Nanjiani on Failure, Purpose and Personal Growth

The actor-comedian in a commencement speech encouraged students to explore new ideas, be open to failure and meet different people.

Celebrity Entrepreneurs

Mark Zuckerberg Encourages Harvard Grads to Create a Sense of Purpose

The Facebook founder spoke to the graduating class of Harvard on May 25.

Celebrity Entrepreneurs

Here's How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard Commencement Speech Today

The Facebook co-founder will take the stage around 3 p.m. (ET) today.

Leadership

7 Inspiring Quotes From President Trump's 2017 Commencement Speech

Forget about politics for a second and check out these inspiring lines from the president's first-ever commencement speech.

Thought Leaders

Watch Will Ferrell Joke, Sing and Inspire During His 2017 Commencement Speech

Jokes aside, the actor-comedian shared some great advice with the graduating class.

Leadership

Sheryl Sandberg Reflects on Her Husband's Death and How She Bounced Back

The Facebook COO shares some insightful advice for the graduating class of 2017.

Thought Leaders

Starbucks's Former CEO Shares His Inspiring Journey From Public Housing to Success

Watch this video and learn the simple idea that drives this innovative leader.

Leadership

Watch Mark Zuckerberg Ask Fellow Harvard Dropout Bill Gates for Advice on His Harvard Commencement Speech

'So you get to wear the hat and everything?' Zuck asks Gates.

Thought Leaders

Steve Jobs Commencement Speech, Stanford University, June 2005 (Transcript)

To honor the late Apple founder and CEO, revisit one of his most inspirational speeches.

Living

Inspirational Quotes From 2016 Commencement Speakers

From tech execs to heads of state, these leaders have the expertise to guide graduates as they prepare for what's next.

Collaboration

Peter Thiel Commencement Speech, Hamilton College, May 2016 (Transcript)

Peter Thiel, investor and co-founder of Palantir and PayPal, spoke about unconventional paths at the Hamilton College Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22, 2016.

Leadership

Sheryl Sandberg Commencement Speech, University of California at Berkeley, May 2016 (Transcript)

Sheryl Sandberg spoke publicly about her husband's death for the first time at the University of California at Berkeley Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2016.