Ashton Kutcher surprises University of Iowa Honors graduates with virtual commencement address

When Dave Gould asked Ashton Kutcher if he was interested in participating in a virtual commencement address, the Iowa native and Hollywood star didn’t hesitate.

Gould is a beloved professor at the University of Iowa. His life has been filled with eclectic accomplishments. To name a few, he has been a jazz musician, has written or collaborated on multiple books, produced several documentaries and films, and has has become a magnet attracting some of the best students who graduate from Iowa each year.

Gould is one of those people folks are immediately drawn to. His warmth, creativity and his ability to inspire make him a popular teacher and a friend to many. Kutcher — actor, producer, venture capitalist and philanthropist — is one of those people Gould has touched over the years.