2019 Commencement Address Speaker –
Michael R. Bloomberg
Michael R. Bloomberg is an entrepreneur and three-term mayor of New York City whose innovations in government and philanthropy have made him a global leader on climate change, public health, education and other critical issues facing America and the world. During the Commencement ceremony, Bloomberg will also receive an honorary doctor of laws degree.
2019 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS
Each year, Washington University in St. Louis honors distinguished individuals at the May Commencement ceremony.
Carol Bruns Bauer
Doctor of Humane Letters
Theresa Ann Carrington
Doctor of Humanities
Joseph E. Madison
Doctor of Laws
George Peter Bauer
Doctor of Humane Letters
Wayne Fields
Doctor of Humane Letters
Charles Moen Rice III
Doctor of Science
2019 HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL
Larry J. Shapiro
CLASS ACTS
A series in recognition of students who are changing the world through research, community engagement and innovation.