Whitmer speaks at MSU commencement as she prepares for her own period of transition

By: Andrew Roth

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 985

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer returned to her alma mater Friday to speak to graduates as she prepares for a chapter of her own career to end.

Whitmer gave the commencement address at Michigan State University about one-third of the way through her final year as governor.

The Democratic governor, who graduated from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1993 and a law degree in 1998, said Friday’s address would be her final commencement …

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