Obama Graduation

Obama Tells Graduates to Lower Expectations

Jerome Halligan | Posted 06.29.2009 | Comedy


Jerome Halligan

Many members of the audience seemed confused, offering only lukewarm applause when Mr. Obama was finished speaking.

Barack Obama's (and America's) Victory at Notre Dame

Paul Raushenbush | Posted 06.17.2009 | Politics


Paul Raushenbush

Ultimately, the biggest winner Sunday was Notre Dame. As President Obama said in his speech, the pro-life movement is no longer filled with caricatures.

Obama Graduation Speech 2009

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 04.24.2009 | Politics


Today at the White House daily press briefing, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced that President Obama will serve as commencement speaker at Arizo...

Obama Commencement Address 2009: Notre Dame

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 04.24.2009 | Politics


The Hill reports that Republican lawmakers who attended Notre Dame have now joined critics of the school's decision to invite President Obama to speak...

Obama Commencement Address 2009: U.S. Naval Academy (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.22.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama wants to assure graduating midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy that he will invest not just in weapons but also ...

Obama Commencement Address 2009: Arizona State University

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 04.24.2009 | Politics


President Obama will speak at Arizona State University's 2009 commencement on May 13. About 8,000 students will be graduating from the Tempe public sc...