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Graduation season is upon us and there are LOTS of ways to celebrate in the Disney Parks!

Congrats 2022 Graduates!

In Disney World you can pick up a pair of Graduation Mickey Ears and over in Disneyland Grad Nite is returning as an exclusive event for graduates. And, it looks like those graduating from Indiana University won’t have to head to the parks to add some Disney to their big day!

Indiana University has several different campuses with separate graduation ceremonies taking place this May, and they recently announced that Disney CEO, Bob Chapek will be the commencement speaker at the Bloomington undergraduate ceremony on May 7th, 2022.

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Chapek is a graduate of Indiana University himself, having received his Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology. As part of his speaking role during the ceremony, he will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

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