Taylor Swift Delivers NYU Commencement Address and Receives Honorary Doctorate

Taylor Swift was honored with an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from New York University during the 2022 all-school commencement ceremony at Yankee Stadium. The pop superstar delivered a heartfelt speech to this year’s graduates, sharing insights and wisdom gained from her own experiences in the music industry and life in general.

Swift, who recently released her re-recorded version of her album “Red,” reflected on her own journey from a young singer-songwriter to a global superstar. She shared personal anecdotes about her unconventional path to success, including her early struggles and the lessons she learned along the way.

The singer-songwriter emphasized the importance of embracing mistakes and failures, noting that they often lead to the best opportunities and growth. She encouraged the graduates to be unapologetically themselves, to embrace their enthusiasm for their passions, and to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and grace.

As she concluded her speech, Swift left the graduates with a powerful message of unity and perseverance, urging them to continue dancing through life’s challenges as the resilient Class of ’22. The speech resonated with the audience, inspiring them to embrace their individual journeys and face the future with confidence and determination.