David Muir surprises Disney CEO Bob Iger while at Ithaca College commencement
ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It's graduation season, and Ithaca College's Commencement was filled with a surprise.
Former Chief Executive Officer at ABC, current The Walt Disney Company CEO, and 1973 Ithaca Alum Bob Iger was welcomed at graduation to receive a Doctor of Letters.
What everyone else didn't know was who would be presenting it — another Ithaca graduate, and Syracuse native, David Muir, of ABC's 'World News Tonight' and '20/20.'
The 'tightly held surprise,' as the college describes it, drew much applause from the audience.
'My visit here today is driven by two things,' said Muir at the May 18 ceremony. 'Obviously the energy of all of you in this room, your families who love you and have helped you get to this moment. And I'm here obviously for my friend and mentor, fellow Ithaca College alum Bob Iger.
Iger thanked his 'dear friend and colleague' for helping make the day even more special, describing it as a full-circle moment.
Photos courtesy of Simon Wheeler Photography
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