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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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Daymond John
(25 ratings)

Award-Winning Entrepreneur; "Shark Tank" Investor; Founder & CEO of FUBU; Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship

Temple Grandin
(20 ratings)

World-Famous Animal Scientist, Autism Advocate & Author of "Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism"

Tim Tebow
(14 ratings)

Inspirational Speaker, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author; College Football Analyst; Founder of Tim Tebow Foundation; Former NFL Quarterback & Minor League Baseball Player

Shannon Miller
(9 ratings)

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Cancer Survivor & CEO of Salto Health; Author and Broadcaster

Oz Sanchez
(8 ratings)

Retired Marine; 7x Paracycling World Champion; 2x Paralympic Gold Medalist

Sean Astin
(22 ratings)

Actor, Director, Producer & Mental Health Advocate; National President of SAG-AFTRA

Rudy Ruettiger
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker, Author & Producer; Inspiration for the Award-Winning Film "Rudy" Starring Sean Astin

J.R. Martinez
(32 ratings)

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

Sylvia Acevedo
(19 ratings)

Leadership Expert on Leveraging Change to Accelerate Innovation; Corporate Trailblazer, C-Suite Executive & Board Member; Former Rocket Scientist at NASA, Former CEO of Girl Scouts USA

Eduardo BriceƱo
(33 ratings)

Growth Mindset Facilitator, Founder & CEO at Growth.how, Former CEO of Mindset Works

Haydn Shaw
(7 ratings)

Leadership Development Speaker; Change & Productivity Expert Specialized in Multi-Generational & Cross-Functional Roles

Shawn Achor
(9 ratings)

Positive Psychology & Happiness Research Expert; Author of "The Happiness Advantage"; Founder of Good Think Inc.

Brandi Chastain
(8 ratings)

Soccer Legend & Olympic Gold Medalist; FIFA Women's World Cup Champion; Author of "It's Not About the Bra"; Sports Broadcaster for NBC, ABC & ESPN

Elizabeth Smart
(10 ratings)

Abduction Survivor, Child Safety Activist & Bestselling Author of "My Story"; Host of "The Survivor Files" Podcast

Erin Brockovich
(15 ratings)

Environmental Activist & Consumer Advocate; President of Brockovich Research & Consulting; Author of "Superman's Not Coming"

Kenneth Harris II
(5 ratings)

Rocket Scientist, Former Board of Education Member & Entrepreneur

Coach Ken Carter
(12 ratings)

Coach, Educator, Author & Entrepreneur; Founder & Chairman of the Coach Ken Carter Foundation; Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Alex Salkever
(4 ratings)

Partner at Techquity.ai; Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Technology Futurist; Award-Winning Author of "The Driver in the Driverless Car"

Lisa Leslie
(15 ratings)

Basketball Legend & Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Co-Founder of Aston Rose; Sports Analyst for ESPN, NBC & CBS

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(11 ratings)

Human Rights Activist, BET News Correspondent & Author; Presidential Professor of Anthropology at CUNY Graduate Center