Oprah Winfrey Receives Honorary Degree and Shares Wisdom at Harvard’s 2013 Commencement

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Oprah Winfrey can now add honorary doctor of laws degree from Harvard University to her list of impressive credits.

After receiving her honorary degree, the media icon gave a powerful speech during the 2013 Harvard University commencement ceremony by telling the graduates how she turned her network around, encouraging them to learn from mistakes, building a life story of purpose, gravitating towards what makes them alive and more.

Oprah shared her excitement and sheer joy of her honorary degree to her social media peeps on Instagram by uploading a photo of herself in cap and gown while holding her degree with the caption, “End of a great day Honorary Degree from @HarvardUniversity thanks HArrrrrvard!”

CONGRATS CLASS OF 2013!!

Watch Oprah Winfrey give a very inspirational commencement speech to the 2013 graduates of Harvard University below.