Gov. Glenn Youngkin will be Virginia Commonwealth University’s spring commencement speaker on May 11.

“VCU welcomes the 74th governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, to VCU to speak to our Class of 2024 graduates, who are the next generation of workers, creators and innovators,” said VCU President Dr. Michael Rao. “We appreciate Gov. Youngkin’s

commitment to growing Virginia’s workforce and its connection with higher education. As the state’s university in our capital city, VCU is a vital part of Richmond and of Virginia, and we’re proud of our strong connection with the commonwealth, the support we receive from the commonwealth and its leadership.”

Before his inauguration as governor in January 2022, Gov. Youngkin served as co-CEO at The Carlyle Group for 25 years.

He is the latest sitting governor to address VCU graduates at commencement. Past gubernatorial speakers include Terence R. McAuliffe in 2015, Timothy M. Kaine in 2008 and Mark R. Warner in 2004.

VCU’s universitywide commencement will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St. The event will be livestreamed at www.vcu.edu.

For more information, including department ceremonies and an RSVP link for new graduates, visit commencement.vcu.edu.