Monday, May 11, 2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Urges Carnegie Mellon Graduates to Innovate

In his speech, Jensen Huang encouraged graduates at Carnegie Mellon University to work hard and stay determined. He inspired them to use their skills to help close the technology gap so many people can benefit from computing. Huang also expressed hope for a better future.

Carnegie Mellon President Farnam Jahanian introduced Huang. He praised him for showing how technology can help people create and discover. Jahanian believes that Huang’s work empowers people around the world to face challenges and find new opportunities.

Jahanian also urged graduates to be active participants in shaping the future. He reminded them to continue learning and to have faith in humanity. He congratulated the Class of 2026 on their achievements.

Simi Olusola-Ajayi, a master’s student, represented her class. She shared her own journey of finding her path at Carnegie Mellon. Keenan Norton, a new graduate and Fulbright Scholar, said he learned important skills to help others through his education.

At the ceremony, Carnegie Mellon also awarded honorary degrees to four notable leaders, including Huang and Broadway producer Jamie deRoy. The event celebrated the hard work and achievements of the new graduates.

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encouraged/ɪnˈkɝɪdʒd/verb
made someone feel more confident to act

technology/tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/noun
machines, tools, or systems made using science

computing/kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/noun
using computers to process information or data

empowers/ɪmˈpaʊərz/verb
gives people power, confidence, or control

opportunities/ˌɑpərˈtuːnətiz/noun
chances to try things or get success

honorary/ˈɑnərəri/adjective
given as a special honor, not earned by work

How much do you know?

Who introduced Jensen Huang at Carnegie Mellon University?
Keenan Norton
Farnam Jahanian
Simi Olusola-Ajayi
Jamie deRoy
What did Jensen Huang encourage graduates to do?
Work hard and stay determined
Travel to new countries
Invest in stocks
Join the workforce immediately
In what year did the Class of 2026 graduate from Carnegie Mellon?
2022
2023
2024
2026
What was one of the themes of Huang's speech?
Technology gap
Global warming
Space exploration
Financial literacy
Who represented the Class of 2026 during the ceremony?
Farnam Jahanian
Jensen Huang
Simi Olusola-Ajayi
Keenan Norton
What type of degrees did Carnegie Mellon award during the ceremony?
Doctoral degrees
Bachelor's degrees
Honorary degrees
Associate degrees
Jensen Huang is a Fulbright Scholar.
Farnam Jahanian believes Huang's work empowers people.
Keenan Norton is a master's student.
The event celebrated the achievements of the new graduates.
Simi Olusola-Ajayi congratulated the Class of 2025.
Jensen Huang expressed hope for a better future during his speech.
Jensen Huang encouraged graduates to work hard and stay .
Farnam Jahanian introduced Jensen Huang at Carnegie .
Simi Olusola-Ajayi represented her class during the .
Keenan Norton said he learned important skills to help through his education.
Carnegie Mellon awarded honorary degrees to four notable .
Jahanian urged graduates to be active participants in shaping the .
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Test Your Understanding

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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
encouraged/ɪnˈkɝɪdʒd/verb
made someone feel more confident to act
technology/tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/noun
machines, tools, or systems made using science
computing/kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/noun
using computers to process information or data
empowers/ɪmˈpaʊərz/verb
gives people power, confidence, or control
opportunities/ˌɑpərˈtuːnətiz/noun
chances to try things or get success
honorary/ˈɑnərəri/adjective
given as a special honor, not earned by work

How much do you know?

Who introduced Jensen Huang at Carnegie Mellon University?
Keenan Norton
Farnam Jahanian
Simi Olusola-Ajayi
Jamie deRoy
What did Jensen Huang encourage graduates to do?
Work hard and stay determined
Travel to new countries
Invest in stocks
Join the workforce immediately
In what year did the Class of 2026 graduate from Carnegie Mellon?
2022
2023
2024
2026
What was one of the themes of Huang's speech?
Technology gap
Global warming
Space exploration
Financial literacy
Who represented the Class of 2026 during the ceremony?
Farnam Jahanian
Jensen Huang
Simi Olusola-Ajayi
Keenan Norton
What type of degrees did Carnegie Mellon award during the ceremony?
Doctoral degrees
Bachelor's degrees
Honorary degrees
Associate degrees
Jensen Huang is a Fulbright Scholar.
Farnam Jahanian believes Huang's work empowers people.
Keenan Norton is a master's student.
The event celebrated the achievements of the new graduates.
Simi Olusola-Ajayi congratulated the Class of 2025.
Jensen Huang expressed hope for a better future during his speech.
Jensen Huang encouraged graduates to work hard and stay .
Farnam Jahanian introduced Jensen Huang at Carnegie .
Simi Olusola-Ajayi represented her class during the .
Keenan Norton said he learned important skills to help through his education.
Carnegie Mellon awarded honorary degrees to four notable .
Jahanian urged graduates to be active participants in shaping the .
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