It's graduation season: a time to celebrate the culmination of years of work and achievement, not only by the graduates but also by their parents, siblings and friends. Along with the cap, gown and ...

Amid the decision to cancel this year's valedictorian speech, the University of Southern California announced it would be eliminating all outside speakers and honorees from its main-stage commencement ...

I love to watch commencement speeches. As a speechwriter in my former life, I know there’s no harder job than holding students’ and parents’ attention when they really just want that degree. You’ve ...

College graduation season is in full swing on college campuses across the country, and here at The Atlantic Wire, we're taking stock of the most memorable moments from this year's crop of commencement ...

Actress Sandra Oh, pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, former Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione, and author Abraham Verghese are just a few of the commencement speakers delivering speeches at ...

New Jersey’s commencement season, which typically attracts a mix of celebrity speakers and academic stars offering advice for new graduates, is underway. Commencements at the state’s four-year ...

Taraji P. Henson has been the leading lady in several major films and television series, winning several awards for her work. Next week, the Oscar-nominated actress will have a starring role at the ...