Commencement 2026
Famed Broadcaster, Bestselling Author, and CEO Hoda Kotb to Deliver Commencement Address
Celebrated journalist, bestselling author, and CEO Hoda Kotb will address the Class of 2026 on May 16 at Fordham University’s annual commencement ceremony, where she will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters in recognition of all she has done to inform and uplift the public throughout her distinguished career.
Commencement 2026
Class of 2026 by the Numbers
It’s commencement season again, a time to celebrate our graduates’ hard work: classes attended, papers written, projects completed, ideas encountered, dreams brought closer to fruition. All of it culminates in the ceremony taking place on Eddies on May 16.
Fordham Seniors Give a Message to Their Younger Selves
From the nervous first days in New York City to finding friendship, growth, and purpose—we surprised members of Fordham's Class of 2026 with pictures of them as kids. Check out their heartfelt reflections on their college journey.
Commencement 2026
Social Work Grad Learns How Policy Change Gets Made
Nia Wallace studied in London, interned at a NYC social service agency, and attended a City Hall meeting with the mayor and the governor.
Commencement 2026
Fordham Names 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients
At its May 16 commencement ceremony, Fordham will award honorary degrees to two Fordham alumni who are accomplished leaders in the worlds of media and literature: Gerry Byrne ’66, an entrepreneur, trailblazing media executive, and advocate for military veterans; and Maureen Corrigan, PhD, ’77, an award-winning author and scholar who serves as book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air..
Commencement 2026
From Commencement Gown Back to Uniform: A Student Veteran’s Next Chapter
As she prepares to graduate AND return to active duty, Samantha McKenzie is inspired by her time at Fordham. “It’s been amazing,” she said. “Professors are supportive, and the vet center is a valuable resource.”