West Virginia University

Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism Commencement Ceremony

West Virginia University P.I. Reed School of Journalism graduation candidates received a first-class farewell from award-winning NBC journalist Hoda Kotb, who came home to West Virginia.

She was the keynote speaker for the school’s Commencement ceremony May 17, 2009.

Kotb co-hosts the fourth hour of “Today” with Kathie Lee Gifford, is a correspondent for “Dateline NBC” and hosts NBC’s weekly syndicated series “Your Total Health.” More info on Hoda Kotb

Kotb’s speech introduced by Dean Maryanne Reed

Full Ceremony