The University has announced today that Arnold Schwarzenegger will be the commencement speaker for the class of 2017.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most recognizable public figures with a career ranging from Hollywood superstar to the Governor of California.
The Terminator. The Governor. The Philanthropist. Our 2017 Commencement speaker. @Schwarzenegger.
Hasta la vista, Coogs. May 12. 🐾 pic.twitter.com/p6IsRKnBo7
— University of Houston (@UHouston) March 21, 2017
He has received increased notoriety in recent months due to his online feud with President Donald Trump.
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/838016045222854656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.esquire.com%2Fentertainment%2Ftv%2Fnews%2Fa53712%2Farnold-schwarzenegger-trump-feud%2F
Hey, @realDonaldTrump, I have some advice. See you at Hart Middle School? Here's more info about #afterschool: https://t.co/NOgdhBHyyp pic.twitter.com/NQI2OdVqtF
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 21, 2017
Despite his tension with the President, Mr. Schwarzenegger’s planned commencement speech is exciting UH students.
@WeyHeyMariam I'll wake up early for this 😂
— Samreen (@queensamreen) March 21, 2017
Read more about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s visit to UH here.