It's almost May, which can only mean one thing: Commencement season is upon us.
Every year, colleges and universities book big name celebrities, business men and women, politicians and philanthropists for commencement addresses. It may be a way to garner publicity for the school, but as far as students are concerned, it's usually the most entertaining part of the sometimes prolonged commencement ceremonies.
As we do each year, The Huffington Post will be bringing you extended coverage of the best commencement speeches. But for those who can't wait, or are curious at who is scheduled this year, we have lineup of some of the biggest names below.
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