For Jeff Berry, who began teaching kindergarten two school days before 9-11, this class was so important to him that he gave their high school graduation speech.

The other frequently cited candidate for best graduation speech — one actually given at a college (Kenyon) by a writer (David Foster Wallace) — does something similar.

The tumultuous academic year is coming to a fittingly high-profile end for the college class of 2024, though thus far, the commencement speech that raised the most eyebrows had nothing to do with I… ...

“We’re not about to go back.” The best graduation speeches leave people inspired and energized, and as different as they were, Trump and Warnock both did that for the audiences they spoke to.

And then started crying. And when I felt tears rolling down my cheeks, I looked around and thought, “This is the best graduation speech I’ve ever heard, and he hasn’t yet said a word.” ...

Kylie's speech also highlighted the whirlwind of events her family has experienced over recent years. Her husband, a former Philadelphia Eagles player, celebrated a Super Bowl win just months ...

Harrison Butker commencement speech transcript " Ladies and gentlemen of the Class of 2024, I would like to start off by congratulating all of you for successfully making it to this achievement ...

The structure of the speech was clear and clever, and the storytelling was compelling, Reddy said. Federer had something to say, and his earnest vulnerability allowed the message to break through.