<p>Just out of curiosity, did Penn State ever have a U.S president speak at a graduation ceremony ?</p>
<p>I don’t think so – commencement speakers at the 24 campuses tend to be – but aren’t always – alumni who have gone on to Big Things. But plenty of presidents visit the campus, as do almost all presidential candidates.</p>
<p>Bill Clinton-- 1996?</p>
<p>That was commencement? Thought it was a family visit for Hillary. And that would be the notorious mix-the-ice-cream at the Creamery trip? 
If only things were that simple this month …</p>
<p>It was grad commencement; I had a friend get a master’s that year. And, yes on the ice cream.</p>