One of Syracuse University's most recognized alumni, Aaron Sorkin, is returning to his alma mater as the class of 2012's commencement speaker.

Sorkin won an Oscar for Best Screenplay in 2010 for "The Social Network" and six Emmys for creating and writing "The West Wing." He's currently preparing his next series, "The Newsroom," to air on HBO this June, starring Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Dev Patel, and Olivia Munn.

The accomplished writer-producer is also reportedly in talks to write a Steve Jobs biopic soon based on the late Apple CEO's life.

"We are thrilled that Aaron will be this year's Commencement speaker," SU Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor said in a statement. "Even as one of the most accomplished and busiest writers of our time, he considers mentoring the next generation to be one of his most important responsibilities—and most rewarding. We're so grateful that this year, he'll be able to share his experience and perspective with the entire class of 2012 and their families."

According to The Daily Orange, this year's graduation ceremony, SU's 158th commencement, will take place on Sunday, May 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the Carrier Dome. Online suggestions are currently being taken for the 2013 role.

Previous commencement speakers at Syracuse University have included Vice President Joseph Biden, ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff and singer/songwriter Billy Joel. Some choices for the role, such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon in 2010, have been criticized by students in the past.

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Sorkin, who'll receive an honorary degree at the ceremony, graduated from SU in 1983 with a BFA in musical theater. He's one of the founding members of the SU in L.A. program and hosts "Sorkin Week" with students in a partnership with the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

In addition to "The West Wing" and "The Social Network," Sorkin's credits include "The American President," "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," "A Few Good Men," "Sports Night" and last year's "Moneyball." Though he already has multiple Emmys and an Academy Award to his credit, he doesn't seem satisfied to stop there.

He may be aiming for a Tony Award next as the prolific writer is also working on his first Broadway musical. "Houdini," with Hugh Jackman playing the lead role of famed magician Harry Houdini, is expected to open in the 2013-14 season. Sorkin will be making his debut as a librettist, the person who writes words to be set to music in a stage performance.

