Here’s how much a Utah college is paying Rainn Wilson from ‘The Office’ to speak at graduation

It’s the highest cost for a commencement speaker at any of the eight public colleges and universities in the state this year.

(AAE Speakers) Pictured is comedian and television actor Rainn Wilson, who played the assistant to the regional manager in "The Office." He will speak at Weber State University's commencement on April 26, 2024. This is not a photo of Dwight Schrute because "identity theft is no joke, Jim."

Here’s how much a Utah college is paying Rainn Wilson from ‘The Office’ to speak at graduation

It’s the highest cost for a commencement speaker at any of the eight public colleges and universities in the state this year.

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