honorary doctorate

Viola Davis Recognized With Honorary Doctorate from the University of Rhode Island

During the ceremony, the EGOT winner also delivered an electrifying commencement address to the school's College of Arts and Sciences class.
05/22/2024

Sheryl Lee Ralph Delivers A Commencement Speech To Rutgers University Graduating Class And Receives Honorary Degree

The actress was the youngest woman to graduate from the college in 1972.
05/15/2023

Stormzy Accepts Honorary Degree From University Of Exeter

The rapper also delivers a very heartwarming speech to the graduating class.
06/22/2022

Angela Bassett ‘Happy And Humbled’ By Honorary Doctorate From Old Dominion University

The ‘Black Panther' actress also gave a keynote speech at the ceremony on May 6.
05/08/2022

Taraji P. Henson Receives Honorary Doctorate From Alma Mater Howard University

She also served as the commencement speaker for the May 7 graduation.
05/08/2022

Tracee Ellis Ross Gets Honorary Doctorate from Brown University

Black-ish star wears a cap and gown for her alma mater.
05/24/2015

Common Receives Honorary Doctorate From Winston-Salem

"This is one of the best days of my life," he says.
05/16/2015

Kanye West to Receive Honorary Doctorate From Art Institute

Graduation MC gets his dream degree from Chicago school.
03/19/2015

Aretha Franklin Receives Honorary Degree From Harvard University

Queen of Soul gets doctorate of arts from Ivy league school.
05/30/2014

Debra Lee Receives Honorary Degree from Brown University

BET's Chairman and CEO to receive doctorate from alma mater.
05/24/2014