Premier Ewart Brown will speak at the opening convocation of his alma mater, Howard University next week.

Howard University President Sidney Ribeau invited Dr. Brown to speak.

He said in a letter released yesterday: "The convocation traditionally features an address by an individual who has made outstanding contributions to his or her given field, who has made a significant impact on society at large and whose message would serve to broaden the horizons of our students and other members of the Howard family."

Dr. Brown said: "It is a tremendous honor to be invited back to Howard in this capacity. The selection of convocation speaker is a big deal around campus and I am truly flattered they would think I am a worthy choice."

The Premier is part of the undergraduate class of 1968 at Howard University and graduated from Howard's medical school in 1972.

He received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the storied institution in 2008.