J. D. Vance for 2025 Commencement Speaker
“Our words are buttressed by our deeds, and our deeds are inspired by our convictions.” – Fr. Hesburgh
Class of 2024 Objects to Commencement Speaker Selection
Father Jenkins to be first Notre Dame president to deliver address
Juan Manuel Santos to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address
Former Colombian president to speak, receive honorary degree
Notre Dame to Welcome Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak
Ukrainian Catholic University president to deliver commencement address
2018 Commencement Speaker Announced
Brazilian judge known for fighting corruption, charging powerful political officials
Opportunity to End an Unofficial Tradition
Sophia Buono argues for ending the unofficial tradition of automatically inviting presidents to speak at commencement.
Vice President Pence to Deliver 2017 Commencement Address
Notre Dame breaks unofficial tradition, announces Vice President Pence as 2017 Commencement Speaker
Letter to the Editor: A Request for Change
Professor Donald P. Kommers examines the issues at stake regarding Notre Dame potentially awarding President Trump with an honorary degree.
