Commencement speakers across Long Island urge 2025 grads to take charge

Long Island college and university commencement speakers encouraged the Class of 2025 to take charge of their futures, forge their own paths, and embrace authenticity. Across campuses—from Five Towns College to LIU and Hofstra—speakers offered wisdom ranging from practical career advice (“if you can’t find a way, make a way”) to personal growth messages (“success is not a straight line”)