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Watch Mia Hamm’s Spring Commencement speech

The 1994 graduate and soccer legend imparted wisdom about the values of teamwork and encouraged graduates to “carry the water.”

Video by Rob Holliday, University Communications, Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

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