Kylie Kelce’s husband, Jason Kelce, may be known for making rousing speeches, but the former field hockey player took center stage at her alma mater Sunday. She delivered the commencement address at Cabrini University’s final graduation ceremony, as the school prepares to shut its doors after 67 years in operation.
The 2017 graduate returned to the college in Radnor, Pennsylvania, before its’ property is sold to Villanova University at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year. Kylie began by joking that the university ‘couldn’t even get a top five Kelce’ to give their commencement address, referencing her brother-in-law, Travis Kelce, who has become a household name amid his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.
‘My husband, Jason Kelce, is known for giving some pretty earth-shattering speeches,’ she went on, referencing the emotional speech he gave to announce his retirement from the Philadelphia Eagles. ‘He did not help me in writing my words today, so you can go ahead and lower those expectations,’ she quipped.
Kylie, whose maiden name is McDevitt, graduated from Cabrini in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She has since welcomed three daughters with the future Hall of Famer – Wyatt Elizabeth, Elliotte Ray and Bennett Llewellyn – which she reflected on during the speech. ‘This is part of the beauty of growing older and wiser. You are better equipped with knowledge to make more informed decisions,’ Kylie said.
‘Just look at me now. I’m 32, mom of three. Where did the time go? I couldn’t tell you.’ She went on, ‘What I can tell you is I have no idea what I’m doing. Every day, we are winging it. Just trying not to mess our kids up — come to find out that’s what our parents did, too.’
The former college athlete also addressed the ‘beauty’ in staying true to your most authentic self. ‘I am well aware that my current position in life is due to the wonderful people around me, but I’ll be damned if I don’t stay true to myself in everything I do and ensure that I am always authentically me,’ Kylie continued. ‘So find the things that speak to you. Your enthusiasm can be channeled to create change, and you are wonderful the way you are.’
