Michael Knowles to Ave Maria University Graduates: “Don’t Try to Change the World”
Celebrated writer and speaker Michael Knowles imparts unusual wisdom to Ave Maria University’s graduating class of 2025 AVE MARIA, Fla., May 10, 2025 – Ave Maria University in Florida welcomed celebrated speaker and political commentator Michael Knowles to its Commencement Exercises today. Before delivering a rousing and surprising commencement address to the more than 350 graduates, Knowles received an honorary degree, as did long-time benefactor of the University, George Peter Schwartz. President Mark Middendorf and Founder and Chancellor Thomas S. Monaghan delivered remarks as well.