Updated · The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · May 11
Eric Church Keynotes UNC’s 2026 Commencement, Performs “Carolina” for Graduates
Updated
Updated · The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · May 11
Eric Church Keynotes UNC’s 2026 Commencement, Performs “Carolina” for Graduates
5 articles · Updated · The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · May 11
Eric Church capped UNC-Chapel Hill’s spring commencement by delivering the keynote address and performing his hit “Carolina” before the Kenan Stadium crowd.
The North Carolina native framed his remarks around his own take on string theory, tying the idea to the Class of 2026 as graduates marked the ceremony in Carolina Blue sunglasses.
The appearance turned the university’s graduation into a home-state celebration, blending a commencement speech with a live performance from one of North Carolina’s best-known country stars.
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