Duke University Commencement Speaker Takes Full Responsibility For Her Speech

Priya Parkash's Statement*:

"When I was asked to give the commencement speech, I was thrilled by such an honor and I sought advice from respected friends and family about topics I might address. I was embarrassed and confused to find out too late that some of the suggested passages were taken from a recent commencement speech at another university. I take full responsibility for this oversight and I regret if this incident has in any way distracted from the accomplishments of the Duke Class of 2022."

* Statement provided to The Chronicle on behalf of Parkash by Dave Quast, senior vice president of Red Banyan, a crisis public relations firm.

You realize that commencement speakers are not graduating students, right?

How would discussing possible topics lead to full on plagiarism? Such a fucking liar.