2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
Several high-profile figures, including Conan O'Brien, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Nancy Pelosi, will deliver commencement addresses at various US universities in 2026. The speakers will address graduates at institutions such as Harvard, Northwestern, and the University of North Carolina.
Several celebrities and public figures will deliver commencement addresses at US universities in 2026. Conan O'Brien will speak at Harvard University's 375th Commencement ceremony on May 28. Sarah Jessica Parker will address Northwestern University's Class of 2026 on June 14 at the United Center in Chicago. Other speakers include Debbie Allen at Clark Atlanta University on May 18, Eric Church at the University of North Carolina on May 9, and Colman Domingo at Temple University on May 6. Additional commencement speakers include Misty Copeland at Wake Forest University, Queen Latifah at North Carolina A&T State University, Hugh Jackman at Ball State University, Nancy Pelosi at Notre Dame de Namur University on May 2, and Henry Winkler at Emerson College.
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