Comedian Jerry Seinfeld to speak at Duke University's graduation

DURHAM, N.C. -- Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld will be this year's commencement speaker at Duke University.

Seinfeld's daughter Sascha is a Duke alumna, and his son Julian is a current Duke student.

Duke President Vincent Price said Seinfeld is a pioneering entertainer and producer who has an extraordinary ability to bring people together through humor.

Duke's graduation is happening on Sunday, May 12.