The New York Times studied videos of addresses posted online, including those by President Trump, Kermit the Frog and a slew of celebrity speakers. Here is a look at key themes that emerged.
What a speaker says on a graduation stage now reaches an audience far larger than the crowd that day. Keynote commencement speakers this spring included the actor Gary Sinise, the actor Taraji P. Henson and Vice President JD Vance.
A Harvard graduate, a doctor and an actress have been at the center of social media storms over perceived privilege. Some see economic anxiety behind it.
Jiang Yurong, a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, was subjected to anger and suspicion on Chinese social media after her commencement speech was posted online.
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