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1.56 Honorary Degrees

The Board of Curators is authorized by the state of Missouri to award the honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws (Hon. LLD), Doctor of Humane Letters (Hon. D.H.L.), Doctor of Science (Hon. D. Sc.), Doctor of Fine Arts (Hon. D.F.A.), Doctor of Divinity (Hon. D.D.), and Doctor of Letters (Hon. Litt.D). Individuals eligible for nomination and consideration for these degrees are persons who 1) have achieved records of distinction at the local, state, national or international level in education, public service, literature, business or other professions; and 2) have made a significant financial contribution to the University, or have made some other extraordinary, widely-recognized and noteworthy contribution to the enhancement of the University.

The names of candidates for an appropriate honorary degree must be submitted to the President of the University for consideration by February 1st for the May commencement. The President makes the final selection and submits the name(s) of the candidate(s) to the Board of Curators for approval. The Board will act on the recommendation in closed session of the Board meeting.

Anyone submitting a name for consideration should provide to the President a letter of recommendation, a resume including biographical information, and three (3) letters supporting the nomination of the candidate.

During the nomination and approval process, the names of the nominees must be held in the strictest of confidence until the Board has approved the award(s) and the intended recipient(s) indicate(s) willingness to accept the honor and attend the commencement ceremonies.

Effective Date

Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026