NASA’s Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa E. Wyche

NASA’s Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa E. Wyche

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Trailblazing Leadership: NASA’s Vanessa E. Wyche to Inspire UHD’s 2025 Graduates

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) proudly announces that Vanessa E. Wyche, the trailblazing director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, will headline its 78th Commencement Ceremony as the featured speaker on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at NRG Stadium. Known for her transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to space exploration, Wyche is set to inspire nearly 1,500 graduates with a message of ambition, resilience, and limitless possibilities.