Duke Announces Apple CEO Tim Cook as Commencement Speaker With Animoji Video

Duke has announced that Apple CEO Tim Cook, a graduate of its Fuqua School of Business and member of its Board of Trustees, will deliver the school's commencement address on Sunday, May 13, 2018.

“I am absolutely delighted that Tim Cook will be returning to campus as this spring’s commencement speaker,” said President Vincent E. Price . “Throughout his career, Tim has embodied Duke’s values of innovation and service to society, whether through his contributions to Apple’s groundbreaking technology or his advocacy for social justice. I can imagine no better person, and no bigger Duke fan, to inspire the Class of 2018.”


Cook earned his MBA in 1988 from Duke, where he was a Fuqua Scholar, an honor given only to students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class. He received a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from Auburn University in 1982.

"From the first day I walked onto campus more than 30 years ago, Duke has been a source of inspiration and pride for me -- both professionally and through the deep personal friendships that have endured to this day,” said Cook. "It’s my honor to be returning to salute the class of 2018 as they begin the next chapter of their lives as Duke graduates.”

Take a look at the animoji video announcement below...