Usher is set to deliver the keynote address at Emory University's 180th commencement this spring when the R&B legend takes the podium at the graduation on May 12. During the ceremony, Usher will also receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Emory University.

Here’s some inspiring news. Usher Raymond IV, the Grammy-winning R&B icon, has been chosen as the keynote speaker for Emory University’s 180th Commencement ceremony. Along with delivering his speech, the “King of R&B” will also be honored with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree.

Emory University’s upcoming May 12 commencement ceremony is set to be a star-studded affair, as Atlanta music icon Usher will deliver the keynote address.

Usher will take the stage in a unique way this graduation season. The Grammy-winning artist, 46, is set to deliver the keynote address at Emory University’s 180th Commencement, scheduled for Monday, May 12,

ATLANTA — Superstar singer and Grammy Award winner Usher is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at Emory University’s graduation ceremony and receive an honorary degree this year. He is also set to receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at the graduation ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 12.

ATLANTA — Grammy Award-winning artist and philanthropist Usher will deliver the keynote address at Emory University’s 180th Commencement on Monday, May 12, the university announced. The ceremony will take place on the Emory Quadrangle, where Usher will also receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.