WSU Honorary Degree Nominations Accepted

The highest award that Washington State University can confer upon an individual is an honorary degree. Recipients of a WSU honorary degree should be individuals who have achieved eminence in their fields and whose literacy, artistic, or scientific contribution enhance the intellectual climate at the University. Honorary degrees may not be awarded to graduates of Washington State University or in consideration of donations.

A detailed letter of nomination, complete biographical material, and the names and addresses of 3 individuals who have direct knowledge of the nominee and his or her accomplishments should accompany the nomination form.  No disclosure is to be made to the nominee while his or her name is under consideration. Nominations received by March 15, 2018, will be considered by the Honorary Degree Committee for degrees to be awarded in the following academic year. Nomination forms can be found at https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/1085/2015/11/NominationFormHonoraryDoctoralDegree.pdf .This form can be found at https://president.wsu.edu/honorary-doctoral-degrees/ and all nominations are submitted to Office of the President.

The highest award that Washington State University can confer upon an individual is an honorary degree. Recipients of a WSU honorary degree should be individuals who have achieved eminence in their fields and whose literacy, artistic, or scientific contribution enhance the intellectual climate at the University. Honorary degrees may not be awarded to graduates of Washington State University or in consideration of donations.

A detailed letter of nomination, complete biographical material, and the names and addresses of 3 individuals who have direct knowledge of the nominee and his or her accomplishments should accompany the nomination form.  No disclosure is to be made to the nominee while his or her name is under consideration. Nominations received by March 15, 2018, will be considered by the Honorary Degree Committee for degrees to be awarded in the following academic year. Nomination forms can be found at https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/1085/2015/11/NominationFormHonoraryDoctoralDegree.pdf .  This form can be found at https://president.wsu.edu/honorary-doctoral-degrees/ and all nominations are submitted to Office of the President.

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