The 37 UNCF member institutions will be holding graduation ceremonies and ceremonies in the coming weeks, and will host speakers from the arts, sciences, business, politics, and more. While most schools hold in-person events, many celebrations will still be physically shared on school social media channels. Check out the foundation pages for more information.
Distinguished 2022 start-up speakers at UNCF member institutions
April 30
St. Augustine College
Dr. Goldie S. Bird, a nationally recognized STEM researcher and Professor and Director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity at Wake Forest School of Medicine, will be the keynote speaker. Click here for details.
Stillman College
Celebrity chef, cookbook author and TV host Jerry Garvin (also known as J. Garvin) will serve as the spokesperson for Stillman Football Stadium. Click here for details.
May 1
Togaloo College
Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield, US Representative to the United Nations, will deliver the opening speech. Click here for details.
May 2
Fisk University
Details are still being finalized. Click here for details.
May 6
Benedict College
The event will take place at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, with the opening speaker announced. Click here for details.
May 7
Allen University
Details are still being finalized.
Claflin University
The ceremony will take place at the Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex. Click here for details.
Edward Waters College
Details are still being finalized.
Heston Tillotson University
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., from 12y The North Carolina congressional district will deliver the commencement speech at the University of Houston Tillotson commencement ceremony in 2022. Click here for details.
Interdenominational Theology Center
William Lamar IV, pastor of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC, will be the keynote speaker.
Miles College
Details are still being finalized. Click here for details.
Morris College
Mark Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League and former senator from Louisiana, and former mayor of New Orleans, is the spokesperson.
Oakwood University
The week of celebrations was highlighted by spokesperson Milton H. Jones, Detroit entrepreneur and philanthropist, and chair of the UNCF Board of Directors. Click here for full details.
Philander Smith College
Click here for details.
rust college
Eddie Glaud Jr., New York Times best-selling author and chair of the Department of African American Studies, will deliver his 156th graduation speech for Rust College in the garden of the McCoy Administration Building.
Talladega College
Congresswoman Nikima Williams of Georgia’s 5th congressional district will deliver her commencement speech at the Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Quadruple Student Center. Click here for details.
Texas College
Bishop Marvin F. Thomas, Sr., 62nd Bishop of the Methodist Christian Episcopal Church, is the spokesperson at the opening ceremony. Click here for details.
Tuskegee University
Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University and Tuskegee Alumni (’77, ’79), will deliver an undergraduate commencement address to the 2022 Tuskegee University chapter inside General Daniel “Chappie” James Arena. Click here for details.
Virginia Union University
Social Justice Leader and One of the Principal Organizers of the Women’s March 2017 Tamika Mallory will be the opening speakers and will also receive an honorary degree. Click here for details.
Voorhees College
Congressman James E.
Wilberforce University
Speaker Shontel Brown, a Democrat who represents a district in Cleveland, is the speaker. This would be an unprecedented event because Rep. Brown is also receiving her undergraduate degree at the start.
Wiley College
Bishop Donte L. Hickman, Sr., graduate of Wiley College (94) and member of the Board of Trustees will deliver the opening speech. Click here for details.
May 8
Payne College
Details are still being finalized.
Shaw University
Michael Okwecki, President and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; The graduate and the university’s trustee are the official spokesperson. Click here for details.
May 14
Bennett College
Details are still being finalized.
Python Cockman University
Details are still being finalized. Click here for details.
Clark Atlanta University
Details are still being finalized. Click here for details.
Dillard University
Details are still being finalized. Click here for details.
Florida Memorial University
Comedian Joe Tory will be the guest speaker. Click here for details.
Livingston College
Actor Malik Yuba will deliver his graduation speech on the front lawn of the campus. For the first time in the history of the school that graduation will be held at that place. Click here for the live event link.
May 15
Johnson C Smith University
Details are still being finalized.
Morehouse College
Morehouse graduates will be US Senator Dr. Raphael J. US Representative James E. Claiborne You will be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws. Initiation exercises will take place at Century Campus. Click to see details.
Spelman College
Alumna Stacy Abrams (95), politician, attorney, and author will deliver the keynote address during the celebration of the start of 2022 in the McCamish Pavilion on the GA Tech campus. Abrams will also receive the 2022 National Community Service Award. Click here for details.
