Fans learned that former Paradise star Sterling K. Brown will be the keynote speaker at Tulane University’s 2026 graduation ceremony on May 16.
Sterling was previously a commencement speaker at North Carolina AT&T State University in 2021 and at Washington University in St. Louis in 2023.
The news comes days after the Paradise season 2 finale aired on Hulu.
Sterling K. Brown is ready to give some life advice.
Just days after the Paradise season 2 finale aired on Hulu on March 30, Tulane University announced that the This Is Us alum will be the keynote speaker for the college’s 2026 commencement ceremony at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on May 16.
“Emmy Award-winning actor and producer Sterling K. Brown has been named Tulane University's 2026 Commencement Speaker for the graduation ceremony at Caesars Superdome on May 16,” the caption read on Instagram.
When fans caught wind of Sterling’s unexpected career move, they were thrilled about it online.
“CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to New Orleans! 💜💚💛,” one person wrote in the comments. “Amazing and awesome!!!! Really like this guy!!!!” another agreed. “Best choice ever!” a different follower added.
This isn’t the first time the star has been in this position over the years. He previously gave a speech at North Carolina AT&T State University in 2021 and Washington University in St. Louis in 2023.
While Sterling hasn’t mentioned his feelings about being Tulane’s 2026 commencement speaker, the university’s leadership is excited to see him deliver his speech.
“I am delighted that Sterling will join us to inspire and challenge our graduates at this year’s Unified Commencement,” Tulane University President Mike Fitts said in an official statement. “His journey reflects the power each graduate possesses if, as they scale professional heights, they live by Tulane’s motto of non sibi sed suis, ‘not for oneself but for one’s own.’”
Congrats!
