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Ë¿¹ÏAV Welcomes Donald E. Graham as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker

Apr 26, 2026

Our Lady of the Lake University is proud to welcome Donald E. Graham, chairman of Graham Holdings Company, as the Spring 2026 commencement speaker. A respected business leader and champion for educational access, Graham brings decades of experience in leadership, innovation, and public service.

Beyond his success in the business sector, Graham has made a lasting impact in higher education and student opportunity. He is a co-founder of TheDream.US, the nation’s largest scholarship fund for DREAMers, and previously served as chairman of the District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP), where he continues to serve on the board.

Through DC-CAP, more than 23,000 students in Washington, D.C., have been helped to enroll in college, with scholarships totaling more than $33 million.

Donald E. Graham, Spring 2026 Ë¿¹ÏAV Commencement Speaker

Credit: American Business Immigration Coalition

His commitment to expanding access to education reflects Ë¿¹ÏAV’s own mission and holds special meaning in communities where higher education can open doors, strengthen families, and transform lives. Graham’s experience is a powerful reminder that business success can go hand in hand with a deep investment in students and the future of our society.

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