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This Year’s Commencement Speakers at Massachusetts Colleges

Amidst the lively graduation ceremony, a joyful moment unfolds with a man and woman in caps and gowns beaming brightly. They stand closely together among fellow graduates, capturing the airy excitement of commencement.
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“Spring is in the air, and that means college commencement season. Below is a running list of the commencement speakers who will address crowds at graduations across Massachusetts. The list includes political and business leaders, academics, actors, and activists. They’ll dispense advice and try to impart something memorable to the thousands of graduates receiving diplomas across the state.”

Full list available here

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Who’s speaking? Brian Collins co-founder of design agency COLLINS. Throughout his career, Collins has designed for numerous large brands including Spotify, Facebook, Target, and Nike. He’s also a professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York.

When: 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22

Where: Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston

Watch the livestream.

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