Speakers

The 2024 Commencement speakers will be listed as they become available.


Claire Babineaux-FontenotLaetare Medal

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the chief executive officer of Feeding America, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2024 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics — at Notre Dame’s 179th University Commencement Ceremony on May 19 (Sunday). Full News Release.


President John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Commencement Speaker

President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., will be the principal speaker at the University of Notre Dame’s 179th University Commencement Ceremony on May 19 (Sunday), Notre Dame Board of Trustees chairman Jack Brennan announced today. Full News Release. 


For a listing of previous commencement speakers, please visit the Archives page.