Kansas State University

Honorary degrees

The honorary doctorate is given to people who must be deeply grounded in outstanding intellectual and professional achievement and significant and lasting contributions to society, consistent with academic endeavors of the University.  Nominations are to be submitted only by members of the Kansas State faculty and may originate from an individual, from an academic unit, or from the collaborative efforts of the faculties of two or more departments.  Nominations should be submitted to the Provost and Executive Vice President who chairs the review committee. Once the committee and department closest to the discipline in which the nominee is associated with have reviewed, the committee will forward the nomination and their recommendation to the University President who then forwards the recommendation to the Faculty Senate and the Kansas Board of Regents for approval.   Few people are chosen and the recipient must be present at commencement to receive the degree.  If you have any questions about honorary degrees please contact the Provost’s Office at (785) 532-6224. 

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