Graduation season 2026 shows how universities struggle to maintain consensus over what is wisdom and inspiration
Graduation season 2026 shows how universities struggle to maintain consensus over what is wisdom and inspiration
Weekend Editor
Published
May 16, 2026 2:30PM (EDT)
It's graduation season. Students across the country (like these students at USC) celebrate their achievements and listen to words of inspiration by noteworthy speakers. Sometimes, the speakers aren't exactly "inspirational." (Jason Armond / Getty Images)
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