Fashion executive, self-made multimillionaire and “Shark Tank” entrepreneur Daymond John will be the speaker at Georgia Southern’s university-wide commencement ceremony at Paulson Stadium in May.
John’s story of turning a $40 budget into FUBU, a $6 billion fashion brand, is a quintessential rags-to-riches success story of sacrifice, hard work and perseverance. In addition to his work in the fashion industry and a member of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” John is a New York Times bestselling author, branding guru and motivational speaker. In 2013, President Barack Obama appointed him a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, a position focused on promoting the power and importance of entrepreneurship on a global scale
“Daymond John is a dynamic business speaker with over 20 years of hands-on proven business experience,” said Carl L. Reiber, Georgia Southern’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “His pragmatic advice resonates with everyone. He has a relatable story and journey to success that continues to both motivate and inspire.”
John will speak as part of Georgia Southern’s university-wide ceremony for all graduates at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro at 9 a.m. May 11.
In addition to the university-wide ceremony where graduates will be recognized collectively, each college will hold its own ceremony where every graduate from that college will be recognized individually. This ceremony will be led by the college dean and have greater involvement from the faculty, allowing the university to better focus on individual student academic achievement. This ceremony will heighten the academic distinction students have achieved and allow for recognitions such as doctoral degree hooding and honors designations. The college ceremonies will be held May 10-11.
Tickets are not required for the university-wide or college ceremonies, and seating at these ceremonies will be first-come, first-served.
Additionally, buses are being arranged for students and their guests needing assistance traveling between Statesboro and Savannah. Reservations will be required and can be done soon on the graduation website. Buses will depart from destination location 45 minutes after the ceremonies.
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