Commencement Speakers

Inspiring Graduating Classes with Commencement Wisdom: Messages from Distinguished Speakers

List of Commencement Speakers

Commencement is an often anticipated ceremony where college graduates are awarded with their degree or diploma. For many students, commencement is a huge milestone in their academic or professional careers, and a time where they can celebrate all of their achievements at their institution. As graduates are ushered into the next chapter of their lives, an inspiring commencement speaker's message can stay with them for years after they hang up their cap and gown. These celebrities, business speakers, industry leaders, and successful alumni are accomplished keynote speakers who are a perfect addition to college graduation day.

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Kumail Nanjiani

Comedian, Writer & Actor Known for "Silicon Valley" & "The Big Sick"

Hill Harper
(9 ratings)

Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur

Gloria Borger

CNN’s Senior Political Analyst, Emmy-Nominated Journalist & Columnist

Tory Burch

Designer & CEO of Tory Burch; Founder of The Tory Burch Foundation

Sean Astin
(16 ratings)

Actor, Director, Producer & Mental Health Advocate; Known For "Lord of the Rings"

Brandi Chastain
(5 ratings)

Retired Professional Soccer Player, Two-Time FIFA Women's World Cup Champion & Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Co-Founder of BAWSI

Shawn Achor
(8 ratings)

Harvard Professor, Happiness Researcher, Positive Psychology Expert, Author of "The Happiness Advantage" & "Big Potential"

LeVar Burton
(3 ratings)

Literacy Advocate, Author & Actor Known for "Roots," "Star Trek" & "Reading Rainbow"

Amy Purdy
(1 rating)

Professional Para-Snowboarder & Three-Time Paralympic Medalist; NYT Bestselling Author, "On My Own Two Feet"; Contestant on Season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars"

Nev Schulman

Producer, Actor, Photographer & TV Host Known for MTV's "Catfish: The TV Show"

Tim Tebow
(14 ratings)

ESPN College Football Analyst; Heisman Trophy Winner; Former Quarterback for NFL's Denver Broncos & Baseball Outfielder for the New York Mets

Al Duncan
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Youth; Authority on Development Soft Skills & Empowerment; Managing Partner of Soft Skills for STEM (S3TEM)

Erin Gruwell
(10 ratings)

Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom Writers Foundation; Education Reform Advocate

Stedman Graham

CEO of S. Graham & Associates, Leadership Development Expert & Author

Coach Ken Carter
(7 ratings)

Coach, Author, Educator & Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Scott Hamilton
(2 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist Figure Skater, Three-Time Cancer Survivor, Activist & Best-Selling Author

Monica Lewinsky
(1 rating)

Producer, Social Activist, Contributing Editor to Vanity Fair, Expert on Cyberbullying, Women's Issues & Reinvention

Sophia Amoruso

International Public Speaker, Founder & CEO of Nasty Gal, Author of "#GIRLBOSS"

Mark Cuban

Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & Co-Founder of Cost Plus Drugs; Former Shark on ABC's "Shark Tank"