Idina Menzel,an actress and singer speaking at the University of Pennsylvania’s 267th Commencement, encourages the Class of 2023 to embrace the power of their voices. Reflecting on her experiences, she highlights the inevitability of imperfection and the importance of repetition in personal growth. she leaves them with the empowering message to let their voices be heard.
A distinguished advocate for HBCUs and a stalwart leader,Alma Adams delivered speech at Clinton College, In her address she emphasizes the historical significance of Clinton College, urging graduates to embrace their HBCU-strong foundation and give back to their communities and to o utilize their creativity and passion for societal betterment.
Kamala Harris, a prominent American politician and the Vice President of the United States, delivered a compelling commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy in 2023. Recognizing the families’ legacy of service, she highlighted the military’s diversity and its pivotal role in global security. Harris underscored the class’s commissioning oath to defend the Constitution and encouraged them to lead in technological innovation.
Michelle Yeoh, Academy Award-winning actress, advocate, and UNDP ambassador, delivers a keynote speech to the HLS Class of 2023.She shares three key tips with the HLS Class of 2023. Stay loose—embrace flexibility. Know your limits—recognize internal and external boundaries. Find your people—build a supportive community. Yeoh emphasizes the transformative power of empathy and compassion
Tom Hanks delivers a humorous commencement address at Harvard, encouraging the Class of 2023 to uphold truth and American ideals. Drawing on superhero analogies, he emphasizes the graduates’ responsibility in the ongoing battle for justice. Hanks calls for a commitment to the construction of a more perfect union and the preservation of liberty for all.