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Katie Ledecky gives Stanford commencement keynote address, tells 2012 Olympic story
- Stanford University held its 134th Commencement ceremony on June 15, 2025, at Stanford Stadium, awarding degrees to the Class of 2025.
- The event featured a keynote address by Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky, who returned to motivate graduates by reflecting on her dedication to pursuing challenging objectives.
- Around 150 pro-Palestine students exited the ceremony to demonstrate against Stanford’s position on the Gaza conflict and how the administration addressed their concerns.
- Ledecky advised graduates to set big goals beyond winning, to pace themselves, and to embrace flexibility, saying, "You don't have to win the race" and "Go fast when you need to go fast."
- The commencement marked an end and a beginning for 5,271 graduates aged 18 to 67, representing Stanford's largest graduating class amid ongoing campus discussions.
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East Bay TimesStanford University holds their 134th commencement on Sunday
Nearly 33,000 people attended Stanford University’s 134th commencement at Stanford Stadium on Sunday. There were 5,271 graduates, the youngest was 18 and the oldest was 67. International undergraduates spanned a range of 90 countries, and advanced degree students came from 119 countries. Katie Ledecky, the most decorated U.S. female Olympian of all time, and a record-setting former student-athlete was the keynote speaker. She graduated from Stan…
Katie Ledecky speaks at Commencement marked by protests
The 134th Commencement ceremony was held at Stanford Stadium today, where the University awarded long-awaited degrees to the Class of 2025. Joined by family, friends and faculty, the graduates celebrated the culmination of their academic journeys, which began in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In his first Commencement speech as president, University president Jonathan Levin ’94 reflected on his memories as a Stanford student, the global reac…
Katie Ledecky, 21 world titles and 9 Olympic titles, was on Sunday at her former university, Stanford, to deliver a speech at the graduation ceremony, including returning to several of her conquered Olympic titles in London and Tokyo.
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