This just in: Nobel laureate and Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee will deliver this year's commencement address to Barnard graduates. "Girls" creator and star Lena Dunham, renowned architect Elizabeth Diller (who's designing the Business School buildings in Manhattanville and the new Medical Center buildings in Washington Heights), and human rights advocate Jimmie Briggs will receive the Barnard Medals of Honor.
Gbowee joins a growing list of high-profile speakers headlining Barnard's commencement, including President Barack Obama, CC ’83, last year, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and actress Meryl Streep.
"Ms. Gbowee’s leadership helped galvanize an entire nation’s women to stand together against violence and end a civil war, and she continues to work tirelessly to eradicate violence against women worldwide," Barnard President Debora Spar said in a statement.
Commencement takes place May 19 at Radio City Music Hall. More on the medalists after the jump.
