“Steve Carell is an absolute treasure, and I am thrilled he will be our commencement speaker,” NU President Michael Schill said. “Steve is such a versatile actor, who brings humor and humanity to every role … I cannot wait to hear him address our Class of 2025.”

That’s what he said. Or, that’s what he will say, when Steve Carell delivers the commencement speech for Northwestern University this Spring.

Plans for Northwestern University's 167th annual commencement ceremony are under way, with a comedy legend with ties to the school slated to deliver the commencement speech.