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
(11 ratings)

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

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(8 ratings)

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

Oz Sanchez
(6 ratings)

Retired Special Forces Marine; 6x Paralympic Handcycling Medalist & Triathlete; Subject of the 2009 Documentary "Unbeaten"

Trevor Noah
(1 rating)

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Podcast Host & Bestselling Author; Former Host of "The Daily Show"; Grammy Award Show Host

Kumail Nanjiani

Stand-Up Comedian, Actor & Writer; Known for "Silicon Valley" & "The Big Sick"

Chip Conley
(6 ratings)

Hospitality Executive, Bestselling Author & Founder of Modern Elder Academy

Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress, Producer & Chief Executive Officer at PATTERN

Scott Hamilton
(2 ratings)

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

Shonda Rhimes

Award-Winning Executive Producer, Screenwriter & Author; CEO of Shondaland

Haydn Shaw
(6 ratings)

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

Jerry Seinfeld

Comedian, Actor, Writer & Producer; Bestselling Author; Best Known for the Sitcom "Seinfeld"

Bobby Berk
(1 rating)

Founder & Creative Director at Bobby Berk Home; Former Resident Designer on Netflix's "Queer Eye"

Bakari Sellers
(9 ratings)

Author, Attorney, Political Commentator, Health & Education Advocate; Youngest African American Elected Official in the U.S.

Laura Ling
(8 ratings)

Acclaimed Journalist Known for Being Detained in North Korea; Host of "E! Investigates;" Co-Author of "Somewhere Inside"

Shannon Miller
(6 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate & Cancer Survivor

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

Simone Biles

Most Decorated Gymnast Ever & Record Holder for Most Gold Medals at a Single Olympic Games; Subject of Netflix's "Simone Biles Rising"

Stedman Graham

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

Jay Leno
(1 rating)

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

Sylvia Acevedo
(19 ratings)

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