Tulane University is announcing Apple CEO Tim Cook will speak at the spring commencement ceremony.
According to the University's President Mike Fitts, Cook represents the kind of success Tulane would like to see all of its graduates attain.
Cook grew up in Robertsdale, Alabama before attending Auburn University for his bachelors in engineering and Duke University for his MBA. Last year, he made Fortune's list of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.
Tulane's commencement is set for May 18th.
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