Charles Bolden Inspires Ohio State Graduates to 'Build Bridges' Beyond Academic Walls!
At the 2025 spring commencement, Charles Bolden, former astronaut and ex-NASA chief, delivers an empowering speech to Ohio State University graduates. Encouraging them to transcend personal ambitions, Bolden urged the 12,357 degree recipients from 91 countries to foster understanding, cooperation, and serve causes greater than themselves. Featured prominently was Ohio State President Ted Carter Jr., echoing the bridge-building sentiment, and the celebration of Atul Gawande with an honorary degree.
May 4