The most popular events for the Commencements - Education Issues Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=56 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 08:54:55 GMT Commencements - Education Issues Representative Michele Bachmann (R-MN) gave the commencement address to the 2012 graduating class of Regent University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306116-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306116-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator. John Kerry (D-MA) gave the commencement address to the 2012 graduating class of Mount Ida College. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306103-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ceremony. He remarked on the values of home, education, service, and religious freedom. During the ceremony honorary doctorate degrees were presented to Worth Harris Carter, Jr., S. Truett Cathy, and former Governor Mitt Romney. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305931-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave the commencement address to the 2012 class of Barnard College. He talked about the role of women in society, and advised the graduates to become politically involved, never underestimate the power of example, and to persevere. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306000-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave the commencement speech at the 140th commencement ceremony at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293422-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered the commencement speech at the University of Michigan 2010 graduation ceremonies. He talked about the need for more civility in public debate, and he encouraged graduates to participate in public life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293280-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave the 2013 commencement address at The Ohio State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312558-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed graduates at the University of Notre Dame, encouraging students to look forward in challenging times and shape a better world, as "one human family." He called on students and Americans to find common cause in divisive issues and also acknowledged the controversy over abortion urging both sides in the debate to pursue a "fair-minded" discussion. He also spoke about the proper role and purpose of faith in American life. He was introduced by University President John Jenkins who addressed the controversy over the differences between the president's and the Catholic Church's convictions on the issue, encouraging students, the university and the public to come together in civil dialogue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286418-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Speaking at his [alma mater], President Bush received an honorary doctorate and spoke to graduating students about his experiences at Yale and offered encouragement and advice to the graduates. In his remarks he often made light of his speaking ability and academic record at Yale. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164355-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President George W. Bush delivered a commencement address to the graduating students of Texas A and M University in Reed Arena. He was introduced by his mother and father. He spoke on inspirational people he met during his eight years in the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282842-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Robert Gates spoke to U.S. Naval Academy graduates at their commissioning ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299752-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave the commencement address to the 2012 graduating class of the Air Force Academy. He said that said the 2012 class was the first in nearly a decade in which no soldiers will be fighting in Iraq and Osama bin Laden was no longer a threat, and that had a firm commitment of an end to the war in Afghanistan. This program includes only a portion of the entire commencement ceremony in which cadets received their diplomas and a salute from the president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306193-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan delivered the commencement address to the 150th graduating class at Citadel Military Academy. In his often humorous speech, the president praised the members of the U.S. military, reflected on the performance of the U.S. military during his presidency, and condemned his critics who argued against his buildup of the military during the 1980s. Following his remarks, the former president was presented with a scale model of the academy's landmark building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40754-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT David McCullough delivered the commencement address to the graduating students of Boston College at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205440-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT First Lady Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Anacostia Senior High School, known as the Academies of Anacostia. She talked about her family life growing up, the value of education, and life with President Obama. The ceremony was held in the Daughters of the American Revolution's Constitution Hall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294025-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ellen DeGeneres spoke at the commencement ceremony in the Superdome for the graduates of Tulane University. She talked, frequently humorously, about her background, overcoming obstacles, and her admiration for the city of New Orleans. The class graduating were freshmen when Hurricane Katrina hit the city. She danced with the graduates before being presented with the Tulane University President's Medal for her work to raise money and awareness for New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. She was also presented with other gifts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286414-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave the commencement address to the 2013 graduating class of Morehouse College. He called on the graduates to use their education to inspire others. As America's first black president addressing a predominantly black audience, President Obama also talked about his personal story, urging graduates to serve their community rather than pursue materialistic goals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312870-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner gave the commencement address to graduating students at Catholic University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299514-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Bono gave the 2004 commencement address at the University of Pennsylvania. He spoke about the danger of indifference and the importance of working for political change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181946-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181946-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Morrison addressed the 2004 graduating class of Wellesley College. She cautioned them against the degradation of civil rights and other political dangers. She said allegorically that the past is not finished, but continues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182148-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to West Point graduates at their commissioning ceremony. In his remarks he pledged to shape a new "international order" based on diplomacy and engagement. Following his remarks he was presented with a cased cadet saber by Cadet Arron Conley, the Class of 2010 class president as a gift from the class. After the presentation of diplomas the commandant administered the oath of office to the graduates. At the end of the ceremony the graduates tossed their caps into the air. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293666-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Leigh Ann Tuohy, mother of NFL player Michael Oher, gave the commencement address at Christian Brothers University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293522-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Author Kurt Vonnegut delivered the commencement address at Agnes Scott College. He talked about the complexities of modern day society and interpersonal relationships. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123554-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Erik Weihenmayer, mountain climber and filmmaker, gave the commencement address at Bucknell University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299641-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave the commencement address to graduating seniors at Joplin High School. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306149-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Denzel Washington gave the 2011 University of Pennsylvania commencement address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299541-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299541-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave the commencement address to the 2013 U.S. Naval Academy graduating class. Among his comments he referred to a Pentagon report on sexual assault in the military that showed an increase in the numbers of sexual assaults from 19,000 in 2010 to 26,000 in 2012. He said that such assaults threatens the "trust and discipline" that makes the U.S. military strong and respected. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312946-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312946-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave the commencement address for graduating seniors at Kalamazoo Central High School. His appearance is the prize for winning a White House competition known as the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. In his remarks he urged graduates to follow their passions, accept their failures, and get involved in community service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293917-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293917-3 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jamie Dimon gave the commencement address to the graduating students of Syracuse University. He talked about goals and his career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293540-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) addressed the 2011 graduates of the Ave Maria School of Law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299526-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Television personality Oprah Winfrey delivered the address to the graduating class at Howard University's 139th commencement. Topics included praise for Howard University, defining oneself, trusting in God, and being grateful for one's blessings. The ceremony was held in the Upper Quadrangle of the main campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198080-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Shriver delivered the commencement address at the College of the Holy Cross. She was presented an honorary degree by the president of the college. Ms. Shriver discussed the 25th anniversary of the college's decision to admit women and the impact women have had on education in the workplace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106133-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT First Lady Michelle gave the commencement address to the 2012 graduating class of North Carolina A&T State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306110-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306110-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hanks spoke to graduates about meeting the challenges of the future and the importance of making positive changes in the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187033-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a commencement speech to graduate students, Professor Chomsky focused on the mechanisms of learning and the advances in learning throughout history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123371-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator McCain spoke to the graduating class of Liberty University at their spring commencement ceremony. Among the topics he addressed were the decision to take military action in Iraq, the challenges posed to American ideals by international conflicts, and the benefits of civil discourse on contentious issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192479-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Renowned author Stephen King addressed the University of Maine class of 2005. He is an alumnus of the school. He encouraged the graduates to thank whoever helped them get to this point. He also advised them to save money, give to charity, keep their minds stimulated, and stay in Maine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187000-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lara Merriken, creator of Larabar and Humm Foods, gave the commencement address at the 2011 Sweet Briar College commencement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299522-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Quindlen spoke to graduates offering encouragement and advice as they prepared to join the workforce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123622-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123622-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Meryl Streep gave the 2010 commencement address at Barnard College. She talked about her career and fulfillment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293551-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stewart gave the 2004 commencement address at his alma mater, the College of William and Mary. In a speech laced with his signature humor, he congratulated the graduates and talked about his experiences. He also gave advice about life and careers, and addressed issues such as poverty and the war on terror. Following his remarks, Mr. Stewart was presented with an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. Some portions of this program may not be appropriate for all audiences. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181893-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, neurosurgeon and former illegal alien migrant farm worker, gave the 2011 Southern Vermont College commencement address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299385-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT William Lowry, one of the first African-American graduates of Kenyon College, gave the commencement address to the graduating students of Kenyon College. He talked about about his racial struggles and how students should present themselves. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293667-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293667-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Major Michael Manning gave the commencement address to the graduating students at Providence College's Ninetieth Commencement Exercises in downtown Providence. Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) Major Michael P. Manning is a Bronze Star Medal veteran of the Iraq War and currently deployed as the operations officer with Special Operations Detachment-Global (SOD-G), RIARNG. He was a member of Providence College's class of 1997. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205426-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205426-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT General David Petraeus gave the commencement address to the 2012 graduating class of Dickinson College. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306112-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT First lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of Bowie State University. She talked about the importance of education, the history of the struggle of black people to become educated, and urged the graduates of the historically black university to pass their desire for education on to future generations. She also paid tribute to parents, saying 'Their sacrifice is your legacy.' The ceremony was held at the Comcast Center on the University of Maryland, College Park campus. Mrs. Obama was wearing the hood of the honorary doctor of laws degree she had just received. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312811-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312811-3 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Cory Booker gave the commencement address to the 2012 graduating class of Stanford University. He talked about his career, civil rights, the nature of courage, and the how and why of change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306749-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shanel Poole, a young woman, who once lived in a car, gave the commencement address to the graduating students of Indiana State University. She talked about how she overcame obstacles to be selected as the commencement speaker at Indiana State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293416-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT General Electric Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Immelt gave the commencement address at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) graduation ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299651-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of Georgetown University Law Center on Healy Lawn. This was the first commencement address Chief Justice Roberts made since joining the Supreme Court the previous September. He was an adjunct faculty member at the Georgetown Law Center when President Bush nominated him for the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192685-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT