Usher will deliver Emory University's 180th commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate recognizing his music career and youth education programs.

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.

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,

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.

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.

Usher will address the graduating class at Emory University’s 180th Commencement on May 12 on the Emory Quadrangle in Atlanta. “I have spent my life following my spark — my passion — and trying to support young people as they find and follow their own passions,