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Matt Nagy, head coach of the Chicago Bears, University of Delaware alumnus and an All-American Blue Hen quarterback, will speak at the University’s 170th Commencement ceremony, scheduled at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 1, in Delaware Stadium.

In 2018, Nagy -- the first UD alumnus to earn a head coaching position in the National Football League -- led the Chicago Bears to the NFC North Division championship and a return to the NFL playoffs, and his leadership earned him the title NFL Coach of the Year, as well as AP and Pro Football Writers Association Coach of the Year honors. When he was a student at Delaware -- earning his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education -- he set more than 20 career passing records as quarterback for the Fightin’ Blue Hens.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Matt Nagy back to Delaware Stadium, the scene of his many college triumphs as a quarterback for the Fightin’ Blue Hens,” said Jeff Garland, vice president and University secretary. “As our new graduates set out on the path ahead, Matt’s career is a powerful reminder of how the experiences in college and the connections you make here can have a lasting impact on your life. I know his insights and perspectives will be of great interest to the members of the Class of 2019 and their families.”

A native of Manheim, Pennsylvania, Nagy played football at Delaware from 1997-2000 under the leadership of legendary head coach Tubby Raymond. Nagy led Delaware to the 2000 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision semifinals when he earned third team The Sports Network All-American honors and was a first team All-Atlantic 10 selection.

Nagy’s record-setting career at Delaware included breaking some records held by former NFL Most Valuable Player Rich Gannon (but even some of Nagy’s records were subsequently broken by alumnus Joe Flacco).