Drew Brees To Receive President’s Medal At Tulane University’s Commencement

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees can add another honor to his list of accomplishments. This morning, Tulane University President Scott Cowen announced that Brees will be the recipient of the President's Medal at Tulane University's commencement May 17 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Tulane President Scott Cowen said:

These individuals have enjoyed extraordinary success in their professional careers but have found their greatest fulfillment in serving others. To me, this is the true purpose of education and why public service is such a vital part of Tulane's curriculum. Our emphasis on public service, social entrepreneurship and civic engagement has sometimes been misinterpreted as anti-wealth, anti-business or anti-success.

Also receiving the President's medal will be Jazz clarinetist Michael White. Honorary degrees will be given to Carnegie Corporation President Vartan Gregorian, World Bicycle Relief founder F. K. Day and musician, and keynote speaker, Wynton Marsalis.