Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky has been announced as the commencement speaker for Stanford University’s graduation ceremony on June 15. Ledecky, who is a 14-time Olympic medalist, received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Stanford in 2020. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden in 2024. Stanford President Jonathan Levin praised Ledecky for representing the university’s values of curiosity, collaboration, and excellence.
Other notable commencement speakers include Jacqueline Woodson at Kenyon College, Steve Carell at Northwestern University, Abraham Verghese at Harvard University, Alan Dershowitz at the New College of Florida, David Axelrod at the University of Chicago, Holly Rowe at the University of Utah, Nicholas Kristof at Oregon State University, Hank Green at MIT, Jarryd Wallace at the University of Georgia, and Mia Hamm at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additionally, actress Jane Seymour, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Today show anchor Al Roker, and Grammy-winning performer Usher have also been announced as commencement speakers at various universities.
The commencement speakers represent a diverse range of backgrounds, from authors and actors to sports figures and political commentators. Each speaker brings a unique perspective and message of inspiration to the graduating class of 2025. These commencement ceremonies will provide an opportunity for graduates to reflect on their achievements, celebrate their accomplishments, and prepare for the next chapter in their lives.
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