Redwood City, Calif. – On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered the commencement address at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, calling on graduates to defend democracy and embrace their role in shaping the nation’s future.
In remarks highlighted by the San Francisco Chronicle, Pelosi warned that American democracy is facing serious challenges and urged graduates to lead with courage, hope and a commitment to justice.
Watch Pelosi's commencement address here.