Octavia Spencer fees top commencement speakers

KENT, Ohio – Kent State University will pay actress Octavia Spencer $100,000 to speak for up to 20 minutes at the first all-university commencement on May 13, according to her contract.In addition, the university will provide first class airfare for two and top-of-the-line transportation and lodging for the Academy Award-winning actress and author. It will also pay for meals and other expenses. The university sought a high-profile speaker to highlight the first time it has…