honorary degree
noun
: a degree given by a college or university to someone who is not a student but who has done something important
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In the interview below, Domingo opens up about both The Four Seasons and Euphoria, his recent honorary degree from Temple University, his next career moves, and more.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 May 2026
But, en route to the French Riviera, the Oscar-winning director made a pit stop at the University of Oklahoma to receive an honorary degree.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 May 2026
Winkler returned to Emerson in 1978 to receive an honorary degree.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
After receiving an honorary degree, Durbin used most of his approximately 12-minute speech to offer recommendations to the 460-member graduating class.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 May 2026
But, en route to the French Riviera, the Oscar-winning director made a pit stop at the University of Oklahoma to receive an honorary degree.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 May 2026
Winkler returned to Emerson in 1978 to receive an honorary degree.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
After receiving an honorary degree, Durbin used most of his approximately 12-minute speech to offer recommendations to the 460-member graduating class.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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“Honorary degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorary%20degree. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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