honorary degrees

  1. October 17, 2016

    Four recommended for honorary degrees at Winter Commencement

    A legendary jazz double bassist, a philanthropist to the visual and performing arts, a renowned global health leader and an innovator in medical education are scheduled to receive honorary degrees at Winter Commencement.

  2. October 12, 2015

    Four to receive honorary degrees at Winter Commencement

    A respected art museum director, pharmaceutical industry leader, legal scholar and education advocate, and an acclaimed operatic tenor are scheduled to receive honorary degrees at Winter Commencement.

  3. March 16, 2015

    Seven to receive honorary degrees at Spring Commencement

    Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig, co-owners and founding partners of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, will deliver the Spring Commencement address for the Ann Arbor campus May 2.

  4. March 5, 2015

    Nominations being sought for honorary degree recipients

    Worthy individuals from outside the U-M community are being sought for consideration by the university’s Honorary Degree Committee.