Thurgood Marshall College Fund president will serve as Alabama A&M University spring commencement speaker

April 13, 2026

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) president & CEO was recently named the spring commencement speaker of the Alabama A&M University (Alabama A&M) ceremony for graduate students on Friday, May 8.

Dr. Harry L. Williams, president & CEO of TMCF, will provide remarks to the Alabama A&M graduate students receiving their diploma at the AAMU Event Center.

“I teach graduate students so it’s a special honor to speak to this group on Alabama A&M’s historic campus as they signify a milestone in their academic journey,” Dr. Williams said. “Whether through academic pursuits or professional endeavors, their contributions to society as graduates of an HBCU are vital to our workforce and society.”
The commencement ceremony will be livestreamed on the Alabama A&M YouTube channel.

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