Wofford College alumni dressed in black and gold and carrying signs were in the plaza outside the Today Show studios in Rockefeller Center Monday to cheer on their fellow graduate and South Carolina native Craig Melvin on his first day as co-anchor of the Today Show.

Craig Melvin gets emotional when his family surprises him during his first day as co-anchor on the 'Today' show. The TV journalist had a few unexpected moments on the morning show, including a sweet message from his predecessor,