Mikaela Shiffrin Responds to Sandra Oh’s Inspiring Speech at Dartmouth Commencement

Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympic gold medalist and World Cup skiing champion, recently received an honorary doctorate from Dartmouth College. She attended the ceremony alongside award-winning actress Sandra Oh, who delivered an inspiring commencement address to the class of 2025.

Oh encouraged graduates to embrace discomfort as a path to growth and resilience. Her message resonated with Shiffrin, who later shared on Instagram: “So inspiring…thank you again, @iamsandraohinsta.” The message reflected her connection to the theme of inner strength in the face of challenges.

The event was especially meaningful for Shiffrin, whose late father, Dr. Jeff Shiffrin, also held a Dartmouth doctorate. In a heartfelt post, she honored his memory: “Who’d have thought we’d have two Dr. Shiffrins in the fam?” she wrote, marking Father’s Day with deep emotion.