Student Commencement Speaker
Call for Nominations
As we approach PCA’s Commencement ceremony on May 7th, 2026, we are seeking nominations for distinguished graduating student speakers. This is a significant honor bestowed upon members of our graduating class who will represent the voice and accomplishments of their fellow students. We will be selecting one graduating student from our undergraduate and graduate classes.
We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the accomplishments of our graduating class!
For any questions, please contact the Provost, Loren Wolfe, at provost@paris.edu.
PCA Student Commencement Speakers
Qualities of Ideal Candidates
We encourage nominations of students who graduated in Fall 2025 or who are graduating in Spring 2026, possess a strong academic record, have actively engaged in the PCA community through leadership roles, extracurricular activities, or service, and demonstrate exceptional communication and public speaking skills.
Self-nominations are welcome.
Nominations Process
Please submit nominations by end of day on April 26th, 2026.
Selection Process
The selection committee will consider all nominations carefully. The chosen speaker will be contacted by April 27th, 2026 to discuss the commencement speech and logistics.