Universities Talk About Diversity Constantly. Their Commencement Speakers Tell a Different Story
A recent analysis reveals that 86 percent of commencement speakers at top U.S. universities are Democrats, maintaining a longstanding trend. The ratio of Democratic to Republican speakers remains at approximately 6-to-1, with few conservative voices represented. Critics argue that these selections reflect a broader ideological bias within academic institutions.
- ▪86 percent of partisan commencement speakers at top universities are Democrats.
- ▪The ratio of Democratic to Republican speakers has remained consistent at about 6-to-1 over several years.
- ▪Critics claim that commencement speeches have become ideological showcases rather than neutral celebrations.
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Universities Talk About Diversity Constantly. Their Commencement Speakers Tell a Different Story By Ben Smith | 5:05 PM on May 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Every year, conservatives point out that America's top universities pack commencement stages with Democratic speakers. Every year, universities do it anyway. This year, 86 percent of partisan commencement speakers are Democrats. That's not new. It's just never changed.
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