Commencement News Archive

Journalist Scott Pelley tells graduates ‘Your country needs you’

In a speech filled with urgency and hope, award-winning ’60 Minutes’ journalist and author Scott Pelley delivered a powerful commencement message to Wake Forest University’s Class of 2025, telling them, “Your country needs you.”

Wente Addresses Graduates

In her address to the Class of 2025, President Susan Wente reflected on the shared journey that began in 2021 when she and the graduates first arrived at Wake Forest. “We have taken this journey together,” she said, celebrating their growth, accomplishments and courage. Marking the University’s milestone of 100,000 graduates, she reminded students that “this moment calls for Wake Forest graduates”—leaders of intellect, character, and compassion. “Be brave,” she urged. “Live with courage. And use your Wake Forest education to serve the world.” 

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Commencement Photo Gallery | Videos | Full text of Scott Pelley

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Celebrating Our Graduates

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Commencement Livestream

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Additional Livestreams

• Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Hooding Ceremony
• School of Divinity Hooding Ceremony
• School of Business Hooding Ceremony
• School of Law Hooding Ceremony
• School of Medicine PA Program Hooding Ceremony
• School of Professional Studies Hooding Ceremony

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Programs

• Commencement [ PDF | Digital Book ]
• WFU School of Business Hooding Program [ PDF | Digital Book ]
• WFU School of Divinity Hooding Program [ PDF | Digital Book ]
• WFU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Ceremony Program [ PDF | Digital Book ]
• WFU School of Professional Studies [ PDF | Digital Book ]
• WFU School of Law Hooding Program [ PDF | Digital Book ]
• WFU School of Medicine PA Studies Hooding Program [ PDF | Digital Book ]
• Baccalaureate Program [ PDF | Digital Book ]