While celebrities often earn accolades like Oscars, Grammys and Emmys, a select few are celebrated with honorary doctorates in recognition of their significant impact on society and their industries.

Tyrese has added another accomplishment to his résumé. On Sunday (Aug. 25), the singer received an honorary degree from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University to commemorate his contributions to ...

Two SUNY Cortland alumni whose careers have touched people across the globe in very different ways will receive honorary doctoral degrees from the State University of New York during SUNY Cortland’s ...

Congratulations are in order for Tyrese Gibson, who has recently been awarded an honorary doctorate, now earning him the title of Dr. Tyrese Gibson. This significant achievement was celebrated during ...

“Landman” co-creator Taylor Sheridan has been awarded his second honorary degree from a Texas university this year. TCU is awarding Sheridan an honorary doctor of letters degree for his “artistic ...

Rochester Institute of Technology will confer honorary degrees to four outstanding individuals at its 2025 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9. The honorees will be recognized alongside more than 5 ...

Community leader and Irish language activist Linda Ervine will receive an honorary doctorate from the Open University at a ceremony in Belfast next week. Ms Ervine described the honour as “profoundly ...

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education, Berhanu Nega, has issued a new directive forbidding recipients of honorary doctorates from using the prefix “Doctor.” The decree applies to use of the moniker outside ...

Ohio State University is set to award NBA legend LeBron James an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree. The university board of trustees meeting notes have confirmed the decision. They cite his ...

Two alumni whose advocacy and activism has improved the health and well-being of thousands – if not millions – of people will receive honorary doctoral degrees from the State University of New York ...

Nine Haida elders have been given honorary doctorate degrees by Vancouver Island University for their work preserving and teaching the Haida language. In 1998, the elders created the Skidegate Haida ...