UNH Commencement Speakers
Commencement is the University's signature academic event. Choosing an appropriate commencement speaker is a collaborative process that requires careful consideration. The Honorary Degrees and Awards Committee reviews commencement speaker suggestions before sending recommendations to the President’s Office.
Commencement speakers are chosen on the basis of their ability to inspire, motivate, and provide enlightenment by sharing experiences that elicit curiosity, instill knowledge, educate, and offer wisdom to students as they enter the next phase of their lives.
The ideas for the best speakers typically come from within the University community: students, faculty, staff, alumni, or benefactors who have an existing relationship or contact with suggested speakers.*
- If you have a suggestion for a commencement speaker, please log onto http://nominations.unh.edu
- Information that can not be posted online should be sent to:
Honorary Degrees and Awards Committee
c/o Office of Presidential Events & Programs
Schofield House
8 Garrison Ave.
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-1553
*As a public institution, the University compensates commencement speakers by making a small donation to the speaker's charity of choice or, in rare cases, offering a small honorarium.
Questions? Email commencement.awards@unh.edu for assistance.
