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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Daymond John
(24 ratings)

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

Tim Tebow
(14 ratings)

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

Temple Grandin
(17 ratings)

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

Sean Astin
(19 ratings)

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

Oz Sanchez
(7 ratings)

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

Shannon Miller
(9 ratings)

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

Rudy Ruettiger
(24 ratings)

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

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

Coach Ken Carter
(10 ratings)

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

Eduardo Briceño
(29 ratings)

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

Haydn Shaw
(6 ratings)

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

Erin Brockovich
(14 ratings)

Famous Environmental Activist; Consumer Advocate & Bestselling Author; Groundwater Contamination Expert & Victim Advocate

J.R. Martinez
(31 ratings)

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

Lisa Leslie
(15 ratings)

WNBA Champion & 4x Olympic Gold Medalist; Author of "Don't Let the Lipstick Fool You" and "From the Court to the Boardroom"; Co-Founder, The Lockwood Group

Angela Davis
(12 ratings)

Feminist, Social Activist, Professor & Writer

Brandi Chastain
(6 ratings)

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

Shawn Achor
(9 ratings)

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

Alex Salkever
(4 ratings)

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

Earvin “Magic” Johnson
(7 ratings)

Basketball Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Motivational Speaker

Dr. Michio Kaku
(5 ratings)

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