Musician Steven Van Zandt is recently revealed to be Rutgers University’s 2017 commencement address speaker. During this year’s graduation ceremony, he is going to follow the footsteps of so many celebrities and notable personalities who had spoken before him. Last year’s 2016 commencement address speaker was former United States President Barack Obama.
The decision to get Steven Van Zandt is based on Rutgers University’s board of governors, students and staff. He is not only a musician, but he is also an actor, human rights activist and radio host.
After receiving various nominations, Van Zandt is the number one choice. According to Rutgers University President Robert Barchi, he is the student’s choice as well as the committee’s choice.
