Dive Summary:
- Harvard University has announced Oprah Winfrey will be the main speaker at the school's 362nd Commencement.
- In a statement, Harvard President Drew Faust highlighted Oprah's incredible life story and using her role in society to promote good.
- Harvard's Commencement will take place on May 30 at the Tercentenary Theatre of Harvard Yard.
From the article:
“... 'Oprah’s journey from her grandmother’s Mississippi farm to becoming one of the world’s most admired women is one of the great American success stories,' Harvard President Drew Faust said in a statement posted on the Harvard Gazette website. 'She has used her extraordinary influence and reach as a force for good in the world, with a constant focus on the importance of educational opportunity and the virtues of serving others.' ..."
