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Can Colleges Rescind Honorary Degrees?

Can Colleges Rescind Honorary Degrees?

Melissa W.
The act of nullifying an honorary degree is rare, as the award is typically set aside for individuals who have made a great positive impact on the world as a way to recognize their accomplishments, but it does happen.

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Can Colleges Rescind Honorary Degrees?

Kermit the Frog, Ph.D? A Look at Honorary Degree Recipients

Melissa W.
We recently talked about the history of honorary degrees and the criticism that originally came with them. While they’re not always the most widely accepted by students, many colleges have had fun with them through the years. Here’s a look at some honorary degree recipients:

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Can Colleges Rescind Honorary Degrees?

Honorary Degrees -- Who Gets Them and Why?

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For traditional students, receiving a degree and accepting a diploma on graduation day is the culmination of years of hard work, studying, and countless sacrifices. But for others, namely celebrities and figureheads, a degree can be obtained without even stepping foot inside of a classroom. What?! How?!

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