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Hoda Kotb
Cheerful Givers founder Robin Steele with Kotb in December 2010
Born (1964-08-09) August 9, 1964 (age 60)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
StatusDivorced
EducationVirginia Tech
OccupationTelevision personality
Years active1986–present
Notable credit(s)Dateline NBC (1998–present)
Your Total Health (2004–present)
Today Show (2007–present)
Websitehttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3949160

Hoda Kotb (/[invalid input: 'icon']ˈhoʊdə ˈkɒtbiː/; Template:Lang-ar Hudā Quṭb; born August 9, 1964) is an Egyptian television news anchor and TV host known as the co-host of the fourth hour of Today with Kathie Lee Gifford.

Early life

Kotb was born in Norman, Oklahoma, but grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia.[1] Her parents are from Egypt. She lived in Nigeria with her parents for a while.[2] In Arabic, the name "Hoda" means "guidance", and is very popular among Arab women. The surname "Kotb" means "the pole", and is a common surname among Egyptians. The name is usually pronounced [ˈkutub]. For a period during her career, she spelled her surname Kotbe to aid in pronunciation; she now uses the original form, Kotb.[3]

Kotb graduated from Fort Hunt High School[citation needed] in Fairfax County, Virginia, in 1982. In 1986, she graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism. She is a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority.

She was the keynote speaker at her alma mater for the 2008 Virginia Tech graduation, where she played "Enter Sandman" over her iPod.[4]

In 2010, she was elected to a three-year term to the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors. [5]

Career

Kotb appears on the fourth hour of the Today Show. She co-hosts along with Kathie Lee Gifford. She has also been a correspondent for NBC's Dateline since 1998.

Appearances

Personal life

In March 2007, Kotb underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery for breast cancer, and has since become an advocate for breast cancer awareness.[6] Kotb allowed Today Show cameras to follow her throughout her cancer battle. After she was announced cancer-free, her story was documented on the show.

References

  1. ^ Kimberly Brown (2008). "'Today' show anchor to inspire young journalists at WVU May Commencement". West Virginia University. Retrieved 2009-05-01. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ MSNBC profile
  3. ^ Clarification on names added to page at request of subject's mother, February 20, 2009 to correct a tabloid's erroneous statement that Kotb's birth name was Choda Kotb.
  4. ^ Greg Esposito (2008). "At Tech graduation, laughs to leave by". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
  5. ^ http://www.alumni.vt.edu/board/index.html
  6. ^ Hoda Kotb (2008). "Your life after cancer is better than the one before". MSNBC. Retrieved 2008-12-11. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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