Purdue University Commencement Address: Transformation to the Power of Trust

“It’s now up to you to jump in that water over your head, and make the transformational magic happen, by trusting in yourself, and building trust wherever you go.”

Keith Krach, co-founder and chairman of the Center for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, businessman, Purdue alumnus, former U.S. undersecretary of state and former chairman of the Purdue Board of Trustees, made these comments during winter commencement ceremonies.

Thank you for that kind introduction, Mitch. It is a tremendous honor to be here, back in Boilermaker heaven. This truly is my happy place.

To the Class of 2021, your parents, families, and friends, I just have one question: Is this the greatest university or what? I love that part.

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