UK Takes Nominations for Honorary Doctorates for 2013 Commencements

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2012) ― The University Joint Committee on Honorary Degrees is seeking nominations for honorary doctorates to be awarded at the University of Kentucky's Commencement Ceremonies in May and December of 2013.

An honorary doctorate is granted for the purpose of recognizing those persons who exemplify the ideals of the University of Kentucky through sustained achievement and distinction of national or international significance.

Nominations should be sent via email to Frieda Gebert, frieda.gebert@uky.edu, by Nov. 1, 2012. Nominations may be made by faculty, students, staff, and friends of the University of Kentucky.

The committee's selection process is guided by the criteria, principles, and guidelines approved by the Graduate Faculty, and that information can be found at the honorary degree website at http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/About/honorary_degrees.html.