Virginia Beach native and musical hit maker Pharrell Williams will be the keynote speaker at the University of Virginia’s 2019 Valedictory Exercises. Williams will address the graduating class May 17 at 3 p.m. on the Lawn. The traditional kick-off event of Finals Weekend, now in its 190th year, Valediction is also the time when the Class of 2019 will pay tribute to UVA by presenting various class gifts and University awards, read More HERE !