Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will speak at Duke's graduation

Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld will be the commencement speaker at Duke University's public graduation ceremony on May 12.

The announcement was made Saturday in a video shown during the Battle of the Blues game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

According to Duke University, students requested a speaker who would make them laugh and deliver a funny speech.

Seinfeld and his wife, Jessica, are the parents of a Duke alumna and a current Duke student. They also serve as national chairs of Duke’s Parents Committee.

The public ceremony begins Sunday, May 12, at 9 a.m. at Wallace Wade Stadium.