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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Dr. Sylvia Hood Washington
(1 rating)

Founder & Chief Environmental Research Scientist for Environmental Health Research Associates, LLC; Founder & Director, One Drop Rule Rare Disease Foundation

Kal Penn
(3 ratings)

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

Colin Jost
(1 rating)

Actor, Comedian, & Writer at "Saturday Night Live" & "Weekend Update" Co-Anchor; Host, "Pop Culture Jeopardy"

Shawn Achor
(8 ratings)

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

Ralph Nader

Consumer Advocate, Lawyer & Author; Former Independent Presidential Candidate

Sylvia Acevedo
(19 ratings)

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

Billie Jean King
(3 ratings)

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

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

Carson Kressley
(1 rating)

TV Personality & Fashion Designer; Best Known for "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"

Sean Astin
(11 ratings)

Actor, Director, Producer & Mental Health Advocate; Known For "Lord of the Rings"

Antoni Porowski
(2 ratings)

Chef, Model & TV Personality Known for Netflix's "Queer Eye"

Shannon Miller
(6 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate & Cancer Survivor

Al Duncan
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Youth; Authority on Development Soft Skills & Empowerment; Managing Partner of Soft Skills for STEM (S3TEM)

Jerry Seinfeld

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

Coach Ken Carter
(6 ratings)

Coach, Author, Educator & Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

John Mulaney
(1 rating)

Stand-Up Comedian & Former Writer for "Saturday Night Live"; Host of Netflix's "Everybody's Live"

Shonda Rhimes

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

Mark Cuban

Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & Co-Founder of Cost Plus Drugs; Former Shark on ABC's "Shark Tank"

Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress, Producer & Chief Executive Officer at PATTERN

Geena Rocero
(11 ratings)

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud