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President Battles participates in speaking engagements before a wide range of audiences, on a variety of topics. Below you will find a selection of the President's recent addresses, each with a link to the full text.

• Opening Convocation Address, August 23, 2024: "�鶹��ý�Ŷ� for Generations"
• 2024 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 18, 2024
• Opening Convocation Address, August 25, 2023: "�鶹��ý�Ŷ�: Redefining the Honors Experience"
• 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 20, 2023
• Opening Convocation Address, August 26, 2022: "Advancing our Distinction: A Bold Vision for �鶹��ý�Ŷ�"
• 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 21, 2022
• Opening Convocation Address, August 27, 2021: "�鶹��ý�Ŷ� at 150: Taking the Long View"
• 2021 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 22, 2021
• Opening Convocation Address, August 28, 2020: "The Enduring Power of a Liberal Arts Education"
• 2020 Senior Send-Off Remarks, May 16, 2020
• Opening Convocation Address, August 23, 2019: "High Expectations; Exceptional Outcomes"
• 2019 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 18, 2019
• Opening Convocation Address, August 24, 2018: "�鶹��ý�Ŷ� 2021: Sustaining the Vision"
• 2018 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 12, 2018
• Opening Convocation Address, August 25, 2017: "�鶹��ý�Ŷ� 2021: Embracing our Journey"
• 2017 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 13, 2017
• Opening Convocation Address, August 26, 2016: “�鶹��ý�Ŷ� 2021: Planning for Our College’s Future”
• 2016 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 14, 2016
• Opening Convocation Address, August 28, 2015: "In the Spirit of Sankofa"
• Inaugural Address, October 22, 2015: "Seeing Beyond the Horizon"