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McNair has a doctorate degree in education and a graduate degree in public policy.
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Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Gregory Tung, an associate professor at the Colorado School of Public Health who holds a doctorate in health policy, previously told USA TODAY.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Not only will the Duffer Brothers team up for the speech, Chapman will return the favor by presenting them with honorary doctorates.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Meyers holds a doctorate degree in Educational Administration and has Texas superintendent, principal and teacher certifications.
—Samuel O’Neal April 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Gregory Tung, an associate professor at the Colorado School of Public Health who holds a doctorate in health policy, previously told USA TODAY.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Not only will the Duffer Brothers team up for the speech, Chapman will return the favor by presenting them with honorary doctorates.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Meyers holds a doctorate degree in Educational Administration and has Texas superintendent, principal and teacher certifications.
—Samuel O’Neal April 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Doctorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doctorate. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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doctorate
noun
doc·tor·ate
ˈdäk-t(ə-)rət 
: the degree, title, or rank of a doctor
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