Graduation Season: Our Favorite Graduation Speeches

Spring is in full swing and June is fast approaching which means graduation season is here. Last year the state of California graduated 397,871 seniors and that number is only expected to rise this year. Students all over the US will be getting their diploma and entering a new chapter of their lives. As commencement day approaches check out this list of some of the best graduation speeches we’ve heard, along with an inspiring speech by one of our own students.

Steve Jobs, Commencement Speech at Stanford, 2005

A leader in the tech industry and co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs tells his 3 stories that led to his success.

JK Rowling, Commencement Speech at Harvard, 2008

The writer of the hit series Harry Potter, JK Rowling’s tells her story about the importance of failure.

First Lady Michelle Obama, Commencement Speech at University of Michigan, 2010

First lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama touches on race and the importance of education.

Bill Gates, Commencement Speech at Harvard, 2007

Founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates discusses on topics of humanity, poverty, and reducing inequity.

Josh, Commencement Speech at Opportunities For Learning, 2015

A student at Opportunities For Learning, Josh has an inspiring message for his fellow graduates in the clip below.

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