Tagged: Degree

Honorary Degrees
5:48 pm
Thu May 10, 2012

Honorary Degree: What Is It Good For?

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Sanjay Gupta received an honorary degree from the University of Michigan in April.

At graduation ceremonies across the Northwest this spring, a handful of people will receive what are known as “honorary degrees.” Typically, they’re awarded to distinguished humanitarians, writers and entrepreneurs. But correspondent Jessica Robinson wanted to know what, if anything, you can actually do with an honorary degree.

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Commencement Address
6:24 am
Mon May 7, 2012

Gregoire Urges WSU Grads To Stay True To Their Values

Washington Governor Christine Gregoire received an honorary degree from Washington State University on Saturday during commencement ceremonies. In her speech, the Governor urged graduates to stay true to their values, to give back, and to be engaged in their world.

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