Commencement

Why "Commencement"?

Paula Gordon | Posted 06.25.2009 | Living


Paula Gordon

I feel a special connection, an affinity even, with the Class of 2009. My husband and I are both "Class of '68." This class, like ours, will experience very directly the evolutionary reality: the only constant is change.

Access to Degrees -- Not Just Honorary Degrees

Michael Roth | Posted 06.18.2009 | Politics


Michael Roth

I long to see President and Mrs. Obama inspire legislation that improves access to and the sustainability of institutions like those that have honored them this week.

Google CEO Eric Schmidt Urges Grads To Turn Off Computers

AP | KATHY MATHESON | Posted 06.18.2009 | Media


PHILADELPHIA — The head of the world's most popular search engine urged college graduates on Monday to step away from the virtual world and make...

Katharine Zaleski

Ten Best Commencement Speeches: See A List, Take The Poll

HuffingtonPost.com | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 06.17.2009 | Living


It's graduation season: a time when I'm reminded of a day sitting under the New Hampshire sun -- yes there is summer sun in New Hampshire -- praying t...