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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Howard University On June 7, Howard University’s board of trustees unanimously voted to revoke the 2014 honorary degree conferred upon Diddy, who attended the school from 1987 to 1989.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Schwab suggested his childhood television friend receive the honorary degree.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Zink, the erstwhile Skipper Chuck, accepted an honorary degree — Doctor of Humane Letters — for his 50 years in radio and broadcasting.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
This triggered a cascade of events: brands distanced themselves from Diddy, Howard University revoked his honorary degree, and NBC News reports that over 120 additional accusers with allegations have surfaced with civil lawsuits.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Schwab suggested his childhood television friend receive the honorary degree.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Zink, the erstwhile Skipper Chuck, accepted an honorary degree — Doctor of Humane Letters — for his 50 years in radio and broadcasting.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
This triggered a cascade of events: brands distanced themselves from Diddy, Howard University revoked his honorary degree, and NBC News reports that over 120 additional accusers with allegations have surfaced with civil lawsuits.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Honorary degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorary%20degree. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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