Honorary Degrees

Five people received honorary degrees at Commencement for contributions in higher education, academia, and social activism:

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Beverly Schaefer

Six-time NBA champion, actor, activist, and best-selling author KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR.

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Beverly Schaefer

JULIET VILLARREAL GARCIA, the first Mexican American female president of a U.S. university and current senior adviser to the chancellor of the University of Texas system.

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Beverly Schaefer

PAMELA MATSON, dean of Stanford’s School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences and professor of environmental sciences.

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Beverly Schaefer

Former Princeton provost and professor emeritus of astrophysical sciences JEREMIAH P. OSTRIKER. 

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Beverly Schaefer

Social activist and educator BUNKER ROY, who founded India’s Barefoot College, which helps poor villagers develop professional skills.