From Delta executive to Savannah Bananas leader, Georgia Southern names commencement speakers

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Georgia Southern University has announced its speakers and ceremony details for Spring 2026 commencement, where approximately 4,400 students are expected to graduate.

Students earning associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees will take part in four ceremonies across Statesboro and Savannah, with the option to choose their preferred location.

Georgia Southern Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies will take place across four events in Statesboro and Savannah, featuring a lineup of distinguished speakers.

Ceremony schedule and speakers

On Monday, May 11 at 9 a.m., undergraduate students from several colleges will graduate at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, with Bob Somers, senior vice president of global sales at Delta Air Lines, serving as keynote speaker…

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