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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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Nick Kroll

Actor & Comedian; Best Known for "Big Mouth," "Kroll Show" & "The League"

Ai-jen Poo
(1 rating)

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

Haydn Shaw
(5 ratings)

Expert in Generational and Cross-functional Roles, Change, Execution & Productivity

John Legend

EGOT Winning Musician, Producer & Philantropist

Donald Glover

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

Billie Jean King
(3 ratings)

Former World #1 Professional Tennis Player & Sports Icon; Advocate for Women's Equality

Brandi Chastain
(5 ratings)

Defender on the U.S. Women's 1999 World Cup Champion Soccer Team

Jameela Jamil
(1 rating)

Actress, Outspoken Feminist, Mental Health & Body Positivity Advocate

Monica Lewinsky
(1 rating)

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

Lizzie Velasquez
(20 ratings)

Motivational Speaker; Author of "Lizzie Beautiful" & "Be Beautiful, Be You;" Once Labeled "The World's Ugliest Woman"

J.R. Martinez
(29 ratings)

Actor, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Advocate & Wounded U.S. Army Veteran

Shannon Miller
(6 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate & Cancer Survivor

Jay Leno
(1 rating)

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

Leslie Jones

Stand-Up Comedian & Actress; Former Cast Member on "Saturday Night Live"

John Mulaney
(1 rating)

Stand-Up Comedian & Former Writer for "Saturday Night Live"; Host of Netflix's "John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA"

Juan Williams
(1 rating)

New York Times Best-Selling Author, Fox News Political Analyst, Co-Host of "The Five" & Award-Winning Columnist

Sophie Turner

English Actress Known for Her Roles as Sansa Stark in "Game of Thrones" & Jean Grey in "X-Men: Apocalypse"

Noah Galloway
(5 ratings)

U.S. Army Veteran, Amputee & Finalist on "Dancing With The Stars"

Aidy Bryant

Emmy Award Nominated Actress & Comedian Known for "Saturday Night Live" & "Shrill"