Craig Melvin has had a prominent career with NBC, especially with his work on Today. However, Melvin has also pursued other ventures. Recently, it was announced that Melvin is getting an award outside of the show or even NBC. So, what kind of award will he be receiving, and when will this happen? Keep reading for all of the exciting details.
Craig Melvin Has Worn Many Hats For NBC News & Today
Melvin is a broadcast journalist and anchor for NBC News. He has worked on various programs for the network over the years, from NBC Nightly News to Today.
Starting in 2025, Melvin took over for Hoda Kotb, who had announced her own departure from the network at the time. Throughout his time with the network, he has had many high-profile roles, such as helping to host the broadcast of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
However, Melvin was recently granted an honor away from the show. He announced the news through a reshared social media post on a recent Instagram Story.
The post, from Villanova University’s official Instagram page, stated, “Craig Melvin, acclaimed journalist and NBC’s TODAY co-anchor, will deliver Villanova University’s 2026 Commencement Address.”
The university’s website also shared that’s not all they have planned for Melvin. He is also set to receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
The School’s Website Highlighted A Lot Of Melvin’s Accomplishments
Melvin will get his award at the commencement ceremony at Villanova Stadium in Pennsylvania. It will take place on Tuesday, May 19, at 2:30 PM ET.
Interestingly, Melvin is not a Villanova alum himself. He actually earned his Bachelor of Arts in government from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
In a statement, the school’s website praised Melvin’s accomplishments throughout his journalistic career. As it read, “An accomplished journalist, Melvin has covered a wide range of major national and global events, including Republican and Democratic National Conventions and three presidential inaugurations. His political reporting includes interviews with former President Bill Clinton, then-Vice President Joe Biden, former Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretaries of State John Kerry, Mike Pompeo and Condoleezza Rice.”
They continued, “Melvin’s reporting spans some of the nation’s most significant and challenging stories, including nationwide protests and high-profile criminal cases, demonstrating a commitment to thoughtful, on-the-ground journalism during critical moments. In addition to his domestic reporting, Melvin has covered six Olympic Games and six Super Bowls.”
As previously reported, Melvin has also recently become known for a recent business venture, Melvin Made. Through it, he sells candles, with the proceeds going to cancer charities.
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John Witiw has been a writer since at least 2015. He’s covered a variety of topics, especially when it comes to film and television.