Former host of NBC's "Meet the Press" and political journalist Chuck Todd will speak at John Carroll University's 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 17. Todd, who has previously hosted Meet the Press for over a decade, has a longstanding connection with John Carroll through his friendship and working relationship with the late Tim Russert, a legendary figure in American journalism. Todd's speech will focus on the need for this generation to restore what has been lost, with a theme that includes the importance of a classical education and a liberal arts education in the age of AI. The university's undergraduate commencement service will take place at 11 a.m. on Hamlin Quad. The city of University Heights has also announced its Summer Concert Series, featuring music and sustainability performances.