Chris Duffey, Marquette alumnus and best-selling author and leader in artificial intelligence, served as Marquette's 2026 undergraduate Commencement speaker. The thought leader and creative consultant at the forefront of technology brought a unique, Ignatian-inspired perspective to graduates as they face an unprecedented landscape of technological advancement and ethical dilemma.
"You are entering the world at a time of consequential change. In fact, the Jesuit tradition itself emerged during another great transformation in human history — a moment shaped by the printing press, scientific discovery, global exploration and profound questions about humanity’s role in the changing world. In that era, the Jesuit education took shape not merely to transmit the knowledge, but to form leaders like yourself capable of navigating the human complexities with judgement, integrity and purpose."
