Michael Bloomberg to Deliver Keynote Address at Howard University Honors and Oaths Ceremony

Philanthropist and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will deliver the keynote address at Howard University’s Honors and Oaths Ceremony on May 7.

Michael Bloomberg

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bloomberg will address the graduating class of 2021 in a private ceremony for the College of Medicine graduates only.

“In September, Michael Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies embraced our medical students and invested into their future professional aspirations with a generous $31.7 million grant to help pay down their debt,” said Howard President Dr. Wayne A . I. Frederick. “As a result, our students will graduate with a financial burden lifted off their shoulders that I know will change the trajectory of their lives. We’re honored to have Mr. Bloomberg spend this time with us and meet the recipients of the foundation’s generosity.”