Howard University has announced that actor and literacy advocate LeVar Burton will serve as the keynote speaker for its 157th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, on The Yard.

LeVar Burton is making his way to Washington, D.C. for a special affair. The actor and director has been named the keynote speaker for Howard University’s 157th commencement ceremony.

Emmy, Grammy, and Peabody Award winner LeVar Burton will serve as the Commencement speaker for Howard University 157th Commencement. The university's 14 schools and colleges will produce some of ...

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