Nicolaus Mills : Barnard wins commencement prize with Obama , to Mills 's surprise . Mills : Women 's college Barnard is the perfect stage for Obama to speak on women 's rights . Universities are democratic , he says , so women should have a say in who votes . Marshall : It 's Barnard College , which just announced that President Obama will be the featured speaker at its May 14 graduation ceremonies . Gen. Marshall gave the most important commencement address in U.S. history .
Nicolaus Mills : Barnard wins commencement prize with Obama , to Mills 's surprise . Mills : Women 's college Barnard is the perfect stage for Obama to speak on women 's rights . Universities are democratic , he says , so women should have a say in who votes . Marshall : Gen. Marshall gave the most important commencement address in U.S. history .