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Higher education
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1 day ago

Five recognized with honorary degrees Harvard Gazette

Geoffrey Hinton will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree for pioneering neural networks and deep learning, while warning about AI misuse and overdependence.
History
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2 days ago

George Washington one of first to receive honorary degree - Harvard Gazette

Harvard awarded George Washington an honorary doctoral degree in 1776 to recognize his military success in driving British forces from Boston and freeing Harvard and the city.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie's honorary degree | CBC News

The University of Toronto has rescinded Buffy Sainte-Marie's honorary degree, following a petition to revoke the honour. The musician was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the university in 2019. At the time, a U of T publication said Sainte-Marie was being recognized for her work in music and the arts and for her advocacy work for "the rights and dignity of all people."
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UK politics
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5 months ago

King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim

Dame Ann Limb admitted she never completed her PhD at the University of Liverpool but used the "Doctor" title because she holds honorary degrees.
LA Dodgers
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11 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Awarded Honorary Degree; Roy Campanella Steals Home

Howard University awarded honorary degrees to Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson, highlighting their intertwined legacies in civil rights and baseball.
Higher education
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11 months ago

St. John's University celebrates Class of 2025 at 155th commencement - QNS

St. John's University honored over 2,100 graduates at its 155th Commencement, featuring inspiring speeches and the conferral of honorary degrees.
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