A "graduation speech" is a speech given by an individual during a graduation ceremony. It is typically meant to inspire and motivate the graduating students, offering advice and reflecting on their accomplishments. Full definition
Here's my list of the most insightful, imaginative, or historical graduation speeches ever given by entrepreneurs and other leaders. (inc.com)
Nearly two decades later, I remember that speech distinctly, and it got me thinking about some other graduation speeches that were memorable for better reasons. (inc.com)
The theme was a familiar one as far as graduation speeches go. (fortune.com)