Binghamton University Commencement Address

My remarks to the College of Community and Public Affairs Class of 2024

Last Friday I had the honor of giving the commencement address to the College of Community and Public Affairs at my alma mater Binghamton University. It was inspiring to see so many young people deciding to enter public service, with the dream of bettering their communities. I hope I was able to impart some unique insight into the challenges they might face and how to overcome them. Beneath my remarks, I have included links to stories covering the ceremony.

“Good afternoon, Class of 2024. Congratulations on this terrific achievement. As you sit here today reflecting on all the hard work it took to get to this point, I ask that you also take a moment to consider how you will deploy your hard-earned skills for the common good going forward.

Each of you chose to enroll at Binghamton’s College of Community and Public Affairs, so clearly the importance of working together to solve the major issues of our time is not lost on you. I thank you all for deciding to use your talents for our collec…