"Today I am a winner. My mishap does not define me," the 14-year-old said. — -- A paralyzed teenage shooting victim from New York City gave an inspiring speech at her middle school graduation, ...

Summer is just on the horizon, which means it's graduation season. And while no one loves sitting through long ceremonies, an amusing, heartfelt or inspiring commencement speech can bring a little joy ...

On Sunday, Carmelo Anthony returned to a place that remains very close to his heart — Syracuse University — to give the commencement speech at his alma mater's graduation ceremony. Standing in the JMA ...

Carmelo Anthony made his mark at Syracuse University over two decades ago and has continued to be celebrated by the institution for the impact he has left. Over the weekend, the ‘Cuse legend returned ...

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 ...

Usher Raymond IV is officially a doctor—an honorary one, at least! Dressed in the school’s blue and gold garb, the 46-year-old R&B icon received an honorary doctorate during Emory University’s ...

Evan Mercer delivered a high school graduation speech about overcoming deafness. May 30, 2014 — -- “Who could ever have imagined someone like me would make it this far?” asked Evan Mercer last ...

A muppet and movie stars give commencement speeches –inspiring graduates with hope, humor and a powerful call to action. 2025 graduation speeches give inspiration through activism and humor As college ...

As the Class of 2025 gears up for graduation day, many Swifties are posting a major throwback to Taylor Swift‘s graduation speech in 2022 at New York University. The global pop sensation received an ...

He may be known best as the architect of the rebirth of the Detroit Lions of the NFL, but before he was that, Brad Holmes was a student-athlete at an HBCU. The Lions Executive Vice President General ...