Bradley University has announced it's commencement speaker for mid-term graduates in December.   President and CEO of the U-S Chamber of Commerce Thomas Donahue will be awarded BU's Doctor of Humane Letters just before his address to grads. 

Donahue has led the U-S Chamber since 1997.  He has built the organization into a lobbying and political powerhouse with expanded global influence. 

Bradley President Joanne Glasser says Donahue brings tremendous inspiration to the students as they complete the Bradley experience. 

The BU commencement will be Saturday December 17th at Renaissance Coliseum.