John Green

For more than two decades, John has shaped how young people read, learn and engage with the world. His books, including “Everything is Tuberculosis,” “The Fault in Our Stars,” “Looking for Alaska,” “Paper Towns,” “Turtles All the Way Down” and “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” have reached millions of readers in more than 55 languages and helped expand the cultural impact of young adult literature. His storytelling invites readers to grapple with big questions about meaning, responsibility, curiosity and connection — questions our graduates now engage with as they prepare to step into the next chapter of their lives. Read Full Story

John Green will make remarks at the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony taking place on the evening of Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m.

Due to the size and seating capacity of the Rice Stadium, all members of our community will be welcome to attend the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony if they would like to hear the commencement speaker in person. Additionally, viewing the speaker’s remarks via the live stream will be an option for all interested.