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Past Commencements
See some of Syracuse's previous Commencement speakers, all leaders in their fields who embody the excellence and our graduates seek to emulate.
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Past Ceremonies
Additional Past Speakers
Nicholas Kristo
159th Commencement
May 12, 2013
Aaron Sorkin
158th Commencement
May 13, 2012
J. Craig Venter
157th Commencement
May 15, 2011
Vice President Joe Biden
155th Commencement
May 10, 2009
Bob Woodruff
154th Commencement
May 11, 2008
Frank McCourt
153th Commencement
May 13, 2007
Billy Joel
152th Commencement
May 14, 2006
Jane Goodall
151th Commencement
May 15, 2005
Phylicia Rashad
150th Commencement
May 9, 2004
Former President Bill Clinton
149th Commencement
May 11, 2003
Rudolph Giuliani
148th Commencement
May 12, 2002