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A Matter Of Degrees
0000017a-15d9-d736-a57f-17ff8caf0000An Examination Of Higher Education In The Granite StateThis special series presented by NHPR takes a look at the uncertain future of New Hampshire's colleges, and how they are working to stay relevant, competitive, and worth the cost.Series stories and topics will air on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, The Exchange and Word of Mouth, and you can find all of the content and special web-only features right here.________Series made possible with support from EDvestinU & The Derryfield School.0000017a-15d9-d736-a57f-17ff8caf0001

George Saunders: "Congratulations, By The Way"

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Word of Mouth
Published May 8, 2014 at 12:12 PM EDT
Jason Bache via flickr Creative Commons

In 2013, writer, journalist, and college professor George Saunders made a short speech at a graduation ceremony that quickly went viral. He was speaking to the class of 2013 at Syracuse University where he teaches.

George Saunders' book,Congratulations, by the way, went on sale April 22, 2014.

Check out the video of George's commencement speech below:
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