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Gretchen Whitmer: “I am where I am today because of MSU.”

Featuring: Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic | Governor of Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) Commencement Address

Published May 1, 2026 | Video Starts at 05:54

I found the thing I loved and wanted to do for the rest of my life. If I had been on any other campus, I would not have had that same kind of experience. I am where I am today because of MSU. And I bet some of you have had some similar journeys. And even if you didn't, that's okay. There's not one right way to spend your time here. (05:54–05:58)

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Asserts that her career and current position are a result of her experiences at Michigan State University.

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