Honorary Degrees
History
Western Washington University has been given authority by the Washington State Legislature to grant honorary doctoral degrees in recognition of outstanding achievement in arts, letters, sciences, or the professions, or service in education, government or humanitarian endeavors. Western’s honorary degrees are awarded to not only recognize extraordinary accomplishments, but those which resonate with Western’s distinctive excellence and values.
Nominations may be submitted at any time during the academic year by Western Washington University students, faculty and staff, or advisory board members using the online nomination form. For more information on the nomination and review process, please see the relevant university policy and procedure concerning honorary degrees.
Past Honorees
Jane Lubchenco
At the fall Western Washington University Commencement Ceremony, on December 10, 2011, the honorary degree of Doctor of Science was bestowed on Jane Lubchenco, Chief Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Jane Lubchenco was presented with an Honorary Degree and the Citation for the Honorary Degree. |
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For more information contact:
Paul Dunn
Senior Executive Assistant to the President