Washington, whose son Malcolm is currently a sophomore at the university, will also receive an honorary degree at the commencement, along with Joyce Carol Oates, El-ichi Negishi, Nicholas D. Kristof, Mo Ibrahim, Renee C. Fox and Sheryl WuDunn.
Washington received a 2010 Tony Award for the revival of Fences and Academy Awards for "Glory" and "Training Day." Additional stage credits include Julius Caesar, Checkmates, Richard III, The Mighty Gents and A Soldier's Play (Obie Award). He holds additional Oscar nominations for "The Hurricane," "Malcolm X" and "Cry Freedom," among many other screen credits.
