Meagan Good Set to Inspire ODU’s Class of 2025
Award-winning actress and director Meagan Good will soon make a powerful appearance at Old Dominion University (ODU).
Good has been selected as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Commencement ceremonies, where she will address over 2,000 graduating students.
The celebrations will take place on May 9 and 10 at Kornblau Field in S.B. Ballard Stadium, located in Norfolk, Virginia.
Good’s message of perseverance and self-empowerment is expected to leave a lasting impact on the Class of 2025.
ODU Welcomes Meagan Good for a Historic Moment
ODU President Brian O. Hemphill shared his excitement about Good’s visit in an official statement.
“We are honored to welcome Meagan Good to Old Dominion University,” Hemphill said.
He added, “The Class of 2025 has worked hard to get to this pivotal moment in their lives, and hearing about Ms. Good’s remarkable career and message of self-empowerment will propel them to step out into the world inspired and ready to make a difference.”
Ceremony Details and Who Will Attend
The main undergraduate ceremony featuring Good will be held on Saturday, May 10, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Students from several colleges will graduate, including the Batten College of Engineering and Technology and the Strome College of Business.
Other colleges represented include the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, the College of Arts and Letters, and the School of Data Science.
John Ford, an ODU professor and marketing expert, will speak at the Advanced Degree Ceremony for graduate students on May 9.
Meagan Good’s Powerful Career Journey
Good’s journey to stardom began early. She first gained attention as a child actor in the classic film Eve’s Bayou.
Her career quickly expanded into hit television shows, music videos, and popular movie franchises like Think Like a Man and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
Today, Good stars in Harlem, an Amazon series created by Tracy Oliver.
Her performance in Harlem earned her a nomination for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.
A Message of Empowerment for the Next Generation
Choosing Meagan Good as commencement speaker shows ODU’s commitment to inspiring its graduates with real-world success stories.
Her journey reflects resilience, talent, and self-confidence—qualities every graduate can relate to as they step into their futures.
As the excitement builds, ODU’s 2025 graduates are sure to remember this ceremony as a major milestone, made even more special by Good’s inspiring words.
