{"id":2381880,"date":"2026-04-20T20:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2381880"},"modified":"2026-04-20T20:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:46:13","slug":"today-fans-hoda-kotbs-career-update-is-so-emotional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/today-fans-hoda-kotbs-career-update-is-so-emotional\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Today\u2019 Fans, Hoda Kotb&#8217;s Career Update Is So Emotional"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" class=\"css-dyle7y e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-rgwsqu e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-1kwqn25 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" class=\"css-nzvxqj e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd2\">\n<div>\n<p>Fans learned that former <em>Today <\/em>show star Hoda Kotb will be the commencement speaker at Fordham University\u2019s 2026 graduation ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Hoda was previously a commencement speaker at Tulane University in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">It looks like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/hoda-kotb\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/hoda-kotb\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Hoda Kotb\" data-node-id=\"0.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"0.1.0\">Hoda Kotb<\/strong><\/a> is taking the stage to inspire people in an entirely new way.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Throughout her time as a co-host on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/today-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/today-show\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"the Today show\" data-node-id=\"1.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">the <em data-node-id=\"1.1.1\">Today <\/em>show<\/a> and as CEO of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a65984696\/hoda-kotb-new-chapter\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a65984696\/hoda-kotb-new-chapter\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"her wellness brand\" data-node-id=\"1.3\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">her wellness brand<\/a>, Joy 101, folks loved hearing Hoda\u2019s wisdom. And given how she\u2019s experienced quite a bit over the years, including battling cancer, adopting her two daughters, divorce, and plenty more, it makes sense she\u2019d want to share what she\u2019s learned with others.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">According to an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXNIatuiQOm\/?igsh=bHRvNHJhbXpmZjcz\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXNIatuiQOm\/?igsh=bHRvNHJhbXpmZjcz\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Instagram announcement\" data-node-id=\"2.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">Instagram announcement<\/a> on April 16, she\u2019s doing just that. In the post, folks learned Hoda was selected as the commencement speaker for Fordham University\u2019s 2026 graduation ceremony, which is set to be held on <strong data-node-id=\"2.3\">Saturday, May 16, 2026. <\/strong>Along with delivering her speech, Hoda will also be awarded an honorary degree.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-16\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<section data-embed=\"instagram\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-17\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cWe are proud to announce that our 181st Commencement Speaker is Hoda Kotb!\u201d the caption read alongside a photo of her. \u201cCelebrated broadcaster, bestselling author, and CEO Hoda Kotb will receive an honorary degree at Fordham University\u2019s 181st Commencement on May 16 at the Rose Hill campus. A celebrated journalist and trailblazer, Kotb has informed and uplifted the public throughout her distinguished career, from her iconic years at NBC\u2019s TODAY to her leadership in the wellness space. She will share words of wisdom and inspiration with the Class of 2026 as they celebrate this milestone moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">As soon as people heard about Hoda\u2019s emotional career update, they flocked to the comments.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-18\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-epuhkm e94w1mj13\">\n<h2 class=\"css-jlmdjh e94w1mj11\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k0\"\/><span class=\"css-0 e94w1mj10\">Get the Latest Hoda Kotb News<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cNobody better than @hodakotb in my book!! Love her \u2764\ufe0f,\u201d one person exclaimed. \u201cSO ICONIC! \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc0f,\u201d another agreed. \u201cLove me some Hoda. Great get, Fordham!\u201d a different follower added.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">This isn\u2019t the only time Hoda has had a role like this. She <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/news\/hoda-kotb-s-tulane-commencement-speech-offers-10-life-lessons-t92671\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/news\/hoda-kotb-s-tulane-commencement-speech-offers-10-life-lessons-t92671\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"gave the commencement speech\" data-node-id=\"9.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">gave the commencement speech<\/a> at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=89M7AVwskjE\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=89M7AVwskjE\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Tulane University\" data-node-id=\"9.3\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">Tulane University<\/a> in May 2016, in which she shared the 10 things she thought every graduate needed to be successful throughout their lives.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">As Hoda shared in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/now.fordham.edu\/university-news\/famed-broadcaster-bestselling-author-and-ceo-hoda-kotb-to-deliver-commencement-address\/?_ga=2.158880508.737463888.1776704692-1107263514.1776704691\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/now.fordham.edu\/university-news\/famed-broadcaster-bestselling-author-and-ceo-hoda-kotb-to-deliver-commencement-address\/?_ga=2.158880508.737463888.1776704692-1107263514.1776704691\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"an official press release\" data-node-id=\"10.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">an official press release<\/a> from the college, she\u2019s thrilled about the new gig.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to be asked to speak at Fordham\u2019s commencement ceremony,\u201d she said. \u201cAs someone who believes in the power of perseverance and new beginnings, I\u2019m excited to be part of an event that celebrates hard work, optimism, and the joy that the future can bring. I can\u2019t wait to personally congratulate the Class of 2026 on all they have achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Congrats!<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-19\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-1ia9hn7 e94w1mj3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-19-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk ejxe6mr5\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-19-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz ejxe6mr6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw e68yk9k0\"\/>Get More TV + Pop Culture News<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.goodhousekeeping.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans learned that former Today show star Hoda Kotb will be the commencement speaker at Fordham University\u2019s 2026 graduation ceremony. 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