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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Tim Tebow
(10 ratings)

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

Jay Leno
(1 rating)

Emmy Award-Winning TV Late Night Show Host, Stand-Up Comedian & Best-Selling Author; Car Enthusiast

Common
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Artist, Actor, Producer, Musician & Writer

Donald Glover

Award-Winning Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director Known for "Atlanta," "Community" & "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"; Grammy Award-Winning Musician Formerly Known as Childish Gambino

Sylvia Acevedo
(18 ratings)

Engineer, Rocket Scientist & Technology Leader; Early Childhood Education Advocate; Corporate Director at Qualcomm; Former CEO of Girl Scouts USA

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

J.R. Martinez
(30 ratings)

Actor, Bestselling Author, Advocate, Wounded U.S. Army Veteran, Motivational Speaker on Resilience & Optimism

Reverend Al Sharpton

Baptist Minister, Political, Civil Rights & Social Justice Activist

Judy Smith
(3 ratings)

America's Premier Crisis Management Expert; Inspiration for ABC's "Scandal"

Donna Brazile
(6 ratings)

Veteran Political Strategist, Best-Selling Author & Former Interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee; Professor in Women and Gender Studies at Georgetown

Dr. Michio Kaku
(4 ratings)

World-Renowned Futurist & Theoretical Physicist; Author of "The God Equation"

John Legend

EGOT Winning Musician, Producer & Philanthropist

Kara Swisher
(1 rating)

Host of "On with Kara Swisher" & the "Sway" Podcast, Contributing Opinion Writer, New York Times & Co-Host of Pivot Podcast at New York Magazine and CNN On-Air Contributor

Kal Penn
(3 ratings)

Actor, Writer, Producer & Former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

Geena Rocero
(11 ratings)

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud

Ai-jen Poo
(1 rating)

Co-Founder of National Domestic Workers Alliance; Director of Caring Across Generations, Co-Founder of Supermajority

Lisa Ling
(8 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist & Producer for CBS News

Jameela Jamil
(1 rating)

Actress, Outspoken Feminist, Mental Health & Body Positivity Advocate

Tim Wise
(8 ratings)

Anti-Racist Essayist, Author & Educator; Expert on White Privilege & Advocate for Belonging

Angela Davis
(12 ratings)

Feminist, Social Activist, Professor & Writerr