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EPISODE · May 25, 2025 · 21 MIN

FiresideND, Part 12: Adm. Christopher Grady '84 Commencement Address 2025

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Notre Dame celebrated its 180th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at Notre Dame Stadium. Adm. Christopher Grady ’84, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the principal speaker and received an honorary degree. Upon announcing him as a commencement speaker, Notre Dame President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. said of Adm. Grady, “A true American hero, Admiral Grady has demonstrated tremendous courage, visionary leadership and outstanding dedication to public service over his distinguished career, which spans more than 40 years. It is a privilege to have him address our graduates who will, no doubt, be inspired both by his words and by his example.”Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Notre Dame celebrated its 180th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at Notre Dame Stadium. Adm. Christopher Grady ’84, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the principal speaker and received an honorary degree. Upon announcing him as a commencement speaker, Notre Dame President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. said of Adm. Grady, “A true American hero, Admiral Grady has demonstrated tremendous courage, visionary leadership and outstanding dedication to public service over his d...

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