Travis and Jason Kelce ‘graduate’ from college during a surprise ceremony in Cincinnati (2024)
The Kelce brothers took their podcast to their alma mater this week and the live show ended with a surprise — a long-overdue college graduation ceremony at the University of Cincinnati.
Travis and Jason Kelce returned to the university Thursday night to record a live episode of their podcast, “New Heights,” in front of thousands of fans at the Fifth Third Arena.
The live taping concluded with a surprise graduation ceremony for the football stars, during which they were both dressed in the classic graduation cap and gown.
University of Cincinnati President Neville Pinto — also in traditional graduation garb — presented the brothers with their diplomas, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Their parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, and UC athletic director John Cunningham joined them onstage for the mini ceremony.
After hugging Pinto but before grabbing his diploma, Travis Kelce downed an entire beer as “Fight for Your Right” by The Beastie Boys blared over the arena’s speakers.
Jason Kelce attended UC from 2006 to 2010 and Travis Kelce from 2008 to 2012, according to the university. The brothers played football for the school and shared the field for two years while their educations overlapped.
According to the Enquirer, Jason Kelce earned a marketing degree, but wasn’t able to make it to the commencement ceremony, and Travis Kelce finished his outstanding credits to complete his degree in interdisciplinary studies from the College of Arts and Sciences in 2022.
“A surprise commencement we’ll never forget,” the Cincinnati Bearcats said on social media alongside a carousel of images from the event.
“Congratulations to Travis and Jason on (finally) picking up their diplomas!”
After the quickest commencement program of all time, the brothers turned their tassels and accepted their diplomas — one from the College of Arts & Sciences for Travis and one from the Carl H.Lindner College of Business for Jason. “Don't forget to get your degrees on the way out,” Travis said.
In 2022, Kelce finished his remaining credit hours to complete his degree — a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Arts and Sciences — making him an official UC graduate.
The Kelce brothers took their podcast to their alma mater this week and the live show ended with a surprise — a long-overdue college graduation ceremony at the University of Cincinnati.
Jason and Travis Kelce receive college diplomas, get surprise commencement ceremony: See photos. The brothers attended UC but missed their own graduation ceremonies. Jason and Travis Kelce finally received their college diplomas.
During their sold out "New Heights Live: We Gotta Talk About It" event at the University of Cincinnati's Fifth Third Arena on Thursday, the brothers, who both attended the university but missed their own graduation ceremonies, were surprised with an epic ceremony where they received their diplomas.
Travis Kelce said he wanted to walk but couldn't after he lost the helmet the school said he had to return in order to graduate. UC presented him with what he said was the exact same helmet so that he could finally graduate.
They didn't take part in their graduation ceremonies, so they received those diplomas last week at the show. “Sorry for everybody that got upset about this. It just wasn't that kind of event. It wasn't that serious,” Jason Kelce said in the latest “New Heights” podcast episode.
In 2010, Travis Kelce had been removed from the football team for a full year, his scholarship stripped along with it, after he flunked a marijuana test. “I got kicked off the team for having a little too much fun off the field,” he said.
While Kelce is one of the most unique weapons in the NFL, his football career was once in doubt. As an athlete at the University of Cincinnati, Kelce was suspended for his redshirt sophom*ore season for a violation of team rules due to a failed drug test.
She's not alone by any stretch of the imagination,” he said. Kylie Kelce attended Cabrini University and graduated in 2017 with a degree in communications. There, she played field hockey.
Q: What is Travis Kelce's net worth? A: As of 2024, Travis Kelce's estimated net worth is around $30 million. His wealth primarily comes from his football career and related endorsem*nts.
Older brother Jason attended UC from 2006-2010 before being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011. Just last month, Jason announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 years as the center and team leader for the team. Travis attended UC from 2008-2012, playing alongside Jason during their overlapping years.
On Thursday — 11 years after leaving college to be drafted into the NFL — the Kansas City Chiefs' superstar tight end Travis Kelce officially graduated.
Cabrini University, Kelce's alma mater, is closing. Kylie Kelce delivered the final undergraduate commencement speech at Cabrini University, her alma mater. Cabrini University in Radnor, Pennsylvania, announced in June 2023 that it would close on June 30, 2024.
Patrick Mahomes studied marketing at Texas Tech University. He did not receive a bachelor's degree, as he left after his junior year to enter the National Football League draft in 2017.
How much money does Travis Kelce make in a year? Before his other ventures, let's talk about Travis Kelce's NFL salary alone, he is currently on the third year of a four year contract that is worth $57.25 million that secures him an annual $14.3 million per season until 2026.
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