Commencement addresses
'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.
Mark Zuckerberg Encourages Harvard Grads to Create a Sense of Purpose
The Facebook founder spoke to the graduating class of Harvard on May 25.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steve Jobs Commencement Speech, Stanford University, June 2005 (Transcript)
To honor the late Apple founder and CEO, revisit one of his most inspirational speeches.
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.
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.
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.