Affleck to get honorary degree at Brown graduation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Academy Award-winning actor and director Ben Affleck is among six artists, writers, scientists and educators selected to receive honorary degrees from Brown University during graduation ceremonies next month.

The Ivy League school says Affleck will receive a doctor of fine arts during commencement exercises on May 26. The Massachusetts native directed, produced and starred in “Argo,” which won this year’s Oscar for Best Picture.