Take Their Advice
As graduation season nears, it’s time for elders to pass on advice to the next generation preparing to enter the workforce.
Whether it’s parents, older friends or celebrities, everyone has a piece of wisdom to bestow upon a college graduate, but only a select few get the distinguished honor to speak at a graduation.
Here’s a look at this year’s most recognizable college graduation speakers.
Donald Trump
Position: President of the United States
Speaking at: Liberty University
U.S. News rank: Rank Not Published, National Universities
Mike Pence
Position: Vice President of the United States
Speaking at: University of Notre Dame
U.S. News rank: 15 (tie), National Universities
Bill Clinton
Position: Former President of the United States
Speaking at: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
U.S. News rank: 65 (tie), National Liberal Arts Colleges
Hillary Clinton
Position: Former Secretary of State, presidential candidate
Speaking at: CUNY–Medgar Evers College
U.S. News rank: RNP, Regional Colleges (North)
Joe Biden
Position: Former Vice President of the United States
Speaking at: Colby College
U.S. News rank: 12 (tie), National Liberal Arts Colleges
Mark Zuckerberg
Position: Facebook founder and CEO
Speaking at: Harvard University
U.S. News rank: 2, National Universities
Janelle Monae
Position: Entertainer
Speaking at: Dillard University
U.S. News rank: RNP, National Liberal Arts Colleges
Pharrell Williams
Position: Musician
Speaking at: New York University
U.S. News rank: 36, National Universities
Ernie Johnson Jr.
Position: Sports TV host
Speaking at: University of Georgia
U.S. News rank: 56 (tie), National Universities
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Position: Actor, former governor of California
Speaking at: University of Houston
U.S. News rank: 194 (tie), National Universities
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