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Ledecky stands, looking in the distance to the right.

Katie Ledecky to deliver 2025 commencement address

Sam Solomon
  •  
Feb. 17, 2025
Campus Life
John McEnore wears a black cap and gown. He is standing at a podium as he speaks to a crowd of graduating students.

Stanford 2023 commencement: Wacky costumes, sun, and tennis jokes

Sebastian Strawser
  •  
June 28, 2023
Humor
the opening screen of netflix on a car monitor asking 'who's watching?'

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings’ Stanford commencement speech leaked

Cassidy Dalva
  •  
April 19, 2022
University
(Photo: ANDREW BRODHEAD/Stanford News)

Class of 2021 celebrates in-person commencement

Rosana Maris Arias
  •  
June 13, 2021
University
Dr. Atul Gawande '87 delivers his remarks at the 2021 Commencement ceremony for advanced degree recipients. (ANANYA KARTHIK/The Stanford Daily)

Atul Gawande ’87 tells graduates, ‘Say yes to everything’ (at least until 40)

Cooper Veit
  •  
June 12, 2021
Humor
"Charli undeniably captures the same spirit of ingenuity we try to cultivate at our different schools,” said President Marc Tessier-Lavigne. (Photo Edit: RICHARD COCA/The Stanford Daily)

Stanford announces Charli D’Ameli as 2020 Commencement Speaker

Richard Coca
  •  
April 13, 2020
California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuellar will speak at this year's Commencement ceremony (Courtesy of Rod Searcey).

State Supreme Court Judge, renowned activist to speak at graduation ceremonies

Veronica Kim
  •  
Feb. 22, 2017
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Four more Stanford commencement speakers

Edward Ngai
  •  
Feb. 3, 2015
(FRANCES GUO/The Stanford Daily)

Bill and Melinda Gates deliver 2014 Commencement, addressing innovation, optimism, empathy

Catherine Zaw
  •  
June 15, 2014
News
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Newark Mayor Cory Booker named 2012 Commencement speaker

The Daily News Staff
  •  
Feb. 7, 2012
The Stanford Daily

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