Syracuse University will consider this fall whether it will rescind the honorary degree it awarded to Rudy Giuliani more than 30 years ago. Syracuse University is considering whether it should rescind ...

Taylor Swift delivers the NYU commencement address at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2022; Tom Hanks speaks to the graduating class at Harvard University on May 25, 2023; Mel B receives an honorary ...

Howard University announced Friday that it has revoked the honorary degree conferred upon Sean "Diddy" Combs following a unanimous vote by its Board of Trustees. This decision comes after a recently ...

On May 18, pop star Taylor Swift received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from New York University. The university said it awarded Swift the degree because she is “one of the most prolific and ...

An honorary degree is one of the most prestigious accolades that can be bestowed by an academic institution. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to a specific field or ...

The 268th Commencement ceremony on May 20 will feature six honorary degree recipients, recognizing their contributions in fields ranging from medicine to music. This year, Penn will honor oncologist ...

PURPOSE, values and societal impact are key pillars that Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz believes will carry ...

Yale University granted honorary degrees to “individuals whose achievements in their field have benefited the common good.” The legendary dancer and performer Debbie Allen, the host of “Finding Your ...

Honorary degrees have a long and illustrious history. Universities in Europe began granting degrees "for the sake of the honor" (honoris causa) in the 15th century, and the first such degree was ...

Rochester Institute of Technology will confer honorary degrees to four outstanding individuals at its 2024 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10. The honorees will be recognized alongside more than ...

Kanye West has lost his honorary degree to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago following the controversial remarks he’s made toward the Jewish and black communities. In a letter obtained by TMZ ...

Former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is one of the many noteworthy figures who will be given an honorary degree at upcoming college commencements. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty ...