New Hampshire Colleges Announce Diverse Commencement Speakers for 2023
‘America needs you’: Maggie Goodlander leads lineup of N.H. college commencement speakers
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New Hampshire colleges are set to host a variety of commencement speakers throughout May, including US Representative Maggie Goodlander, who will receive an honorary doctorate at New England College. Other notable speakers include Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan and former Ocean Spray CEO Tom Hayes, highlighting themes of service and resilience for graduates.
- 01US Representative Maggie Goodlander will deliver the commencement address at New England College and receive an honorary doctorate.
- 02Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan will also receive an honorary doctorate at Keene State College's commencement.
- 03Tom Hayes, former CEO of Ocean Spray, will speak at the University of New Hampshire's undergraduate ceremonies.
- 04Graduates are encouraged to embrace their roles in society, with messages of service and civic responsibility emphasized.
- 05The commencement season features a range of speakers from various backgrounds, including authors, educators, and nonprofit leaders.
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As graduation season kicks off in New Hampshire, a diverse lineup of speakers will address graduates at various colleges and universities throughout May. US Representative Maggie Goodlander will speak at New England College in Henniker, where she will also receive an honorary doctorate. Goodlander, recognized for her civic leadership, plans to inspire graduates with a message of service, stating, 'America needs you.' Meanwhile, Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan will address graduates at Keene State College, also receiving an honorary doctorate. Other notable speakers include Tom Hayes, the former CEO of Ocean Spray, who will deliver remarks at the University of New Hampshire's undergraduate ceremonies, and Rebecca Rule, an author and humorist, who will speak at the UNH graduate school commencement. The ceremonies will emphasize resilience and community contributions, with messages from various leaders across sectors, including education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations.
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The commencement speeches aim to inspire graduates to take active roles in their communities, potentially influencing their future contributions to society.
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