Looking for a funny motivational speaker for your College event? Professional comedian and keynote speaker Larry Weaver blends clean humor, uplifting stories, and practical takeaways that connect with College audiences everywhere. His engaging style keeps audiences laughing, learning, and inspired—making your College program one they’ll remember long after it ends.
"Larry’s presentation was engaging and captivating from the very beginning. He was able to seamlessly weave his unique comedy with meaningful content relevant to our event. He easily connected with our group and many expressed a desire to see him again. Larry shared a heartfelt story regarding a scholarship he received to assist his college expenses. This resonated with many of our staff as they provide services to students day-in and day-out regarding everything from registration and enrollment to records and financial aid. His emotional retelling of the story reflected his passion and understanding for what we do."
Western Dakota Technical College 2026 Faculty & Staff In-Service · Western Dakota Technical College — Rapid City, SD
National Association of Educational Procurement - Kentucky Region NAEP Kentucky Regional · Homewood Suites by Hilton — Louisville, KY
University of Michigan Shared Services Staff Event · Weber's Boutique Hotel — Ann Arbor, MI
Florida State College at Jacksonville FSCJ Student Services Professional Development Day · Florida State College at Jacksonville — Jacksonville, FL
Texas Administrators of Continuing Education TACE Annual Conference · Austin Southpark Hotel — Austin, TX
Mississippi Community College Board Creating Futures Through Technology Conference (CFTTC) · Beau Rivage Resort & Casino — Biloxi, MS
Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers GACE Annual Conference · The Westin Jekyll Island — Jekyll Island, GA
Montgomery Community College MCC Training Day · Capel Hall — Troy, NC
National Association of College Auxiliary Services NACAS East Conference · Zoom Meeting — Richmond, VA
Georgia Continuing Education Association GCEA Annual Conference · Jekyll Island Club Resort — Jekyll Island, GA
North Carolina Institutional Information Processing System Users Group IIPS Summer Conference · Hilton Charlotte University Place — Charlotte, NC
Reinhardt University Campus Comedy Show — Waleska, GA
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Download Brochure PDFWe had very positive feedback following Larry Weaver’s keynote at our Institutional Effectiveness Day. Employees described him as ‘engaging,’ ‘relatable,’ and ‘encouraging,’ and appreciated the ‘funny but meaningful’ message about energy, attitude, and teamwork. Many said the keynote was ‘refreshing’ and a highlight of the day. Larry was professional, easy to work with, and a wonderful addition to our event.
Larry was clear in providing a positive message and outlook while sharing comedy and funny stories. We had a large team right after lunch, but Larry was able to engage the room and keep everyone focused. Along with speaking, Larry had a great PowerPoint with images that were fun to look at. He also included funny awards that really engaged everyone. Larry was very easy to communicate with and always prompt with responses for any questions or commutations that needed attention. The booking process was easy. Overall, Larry was prompt, friendly, hilarious, and everything you could hope for with an inspirational speaker.
Larry is the consummate professional. He had an online portfolio of pictures, videos, etc., that allowed us to see him in action and to provide our group with advanced advertisement of himself. His message was delivered with humor. Larry was very entertaining. He was the best possible pick for our keynote speaker during this time. His excitement, positivity, and unique approach provided motivation to our attendees.
Larry Weaver was a great presenter and very funny! He was a big hit at my organization's 50th Annual Conference. You are sure to have a good presentation with Mr. Weaver. I highly recommend him.
University faculty and staff events deserve a speaker who understands the unique challenges of higher education and delivers a message that uplifts, entertains, and inspires. Larry Weaver brings the perfect mix of clean humor, heartfelt storytelling, and practical takeaways to every campus he visits.
As a first-generation college graduate, Larry’s connection to education runs deep. He shares his journey from receiving the Hiram D. (Butch) Strickland Scholarship to later creating the Larry Weaver Scholarship Fund—a full-circle moment that highlights the power of higher education to change lives. His stories are funny, genuine, and deeply relatable to faculty, staff, and administrators alike.
With a warm, interactive style and years of experience speaking at conferences and campus events, Larry delivers more than just laughs. He leaves your team re-energized, reconnected to purpose, and proud of the impact they make every day.
Book Larry Weaver for your next higher education event and give your staff a speaker who truly gets them and leaves them smiling.
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