Announcing UMD's 2025 Commencement Speaker

Soon, our University of Maryland graduates will be center stage as we celebrate their incredible achievements at commencement!

Today, it's our honor to announce this year's commencement speaker, an international superstar and best-selling author who - in many ways - got his start right here on our campus. From humble beginnings, he has gone on to become one of the world’s most beloved and enduring cultural icons—all while sharing a message of optimism and believing in yourself.

On May 21, we will gather in SECU Stadium to hear his insights and recognize our graduates from summer 2024, fall 2024 and spring 2025.

Learn more at https://commencement.umd.edu