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Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, more stars who gave commencement speeches

April 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET
From Taylor Swift to Chadwick Boseman, see the A-list celebrities who have given commencement speeches at colleges in around the nation over the years. Swift waves at graduating students during New York University's commencement ceremony for the class of 2022, at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 18, 2022. Swift, who received an honorary doctorate of fine arts, was the commencement speaker.
From Taylor Swift to Chadwick Boseman, see the A-list celebrities who have given commencement speeches at colleges in around the nation over the years.

Swift waves at graduating students during New York University's commencement ceremony for the class of 2022, at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 18, 2022. Swift, who received an honorary doctorate of fine arts, was the commencement speaker.
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Meryl Streep speaks at the Barnard College Commencement on May 17, 2010, in New York City.
Meryl Streep speaks at the Barnard College Commencement on May 17, 2010, in New York City.
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Kermit the Frog delivers the commencement address to graduates of the University of Maryland , in College Park, Maryland, May 22, 2025.
Kermit the Frog delivers the commencement address to graduates of the University of Maryland, in College Park, Maryland, May 22, 2025.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman addresses the 150th commencement ceremony at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on May 12, 2018.
Actor Chadwick Boseman addresses the 150th commencement ceremony at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on May 12, 2018.
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Honorary degree recipient actor Tom Hanks tosses his cap after delivering the commencement address during Harvard University’s 372nd Commencement Exercises in Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 25, 2023.
Honorary degree recipient actor Tom Hanks tosses his cap after delivering the commencement address during  Harvard University’s 372nd Commencement Exercises in Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 25, 2023.
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Oprah Winfrey receives an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at 2013 Harvard University 362nd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University on May 30, 2013, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Oprah Winfrey receives an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at 2013 Harvard University 362nd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University on May 30, 2013, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Taylor Swift delivers the New York University 2022 c commencement address at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2022, in New York City.
Taylor Swift delivers the New York University 2022 c commencement address at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2022, in New York City.
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Chadwick Boseman addresses the 150th commencement ceremony at Howard University in Washington, D.C., May 12, 2018.
Chadwick Boseman addresses the 150th commencement ceremony at Howard University in Washington, D.C., May 12, 2018.
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Meryl Streep attends the Barnard College Commencement on May 17, 2010, in New York City.
Meryl Streep attends the Barnard College Commencement on May 17, 2010, in New York City.
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