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The Most Notable Commencement Speeches of 2022
Taylor Swift headlines this year's crop of celebrity commencement speakers addressing graduates across America's campuses.
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The BestColleges team is always hungry for the latest trends and data. Through our data studies and surveys, we gauge the thoughts and opinions of students and professionals around the country, sifting through every data point to generate rich insights for our readers.
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