honorary degree
noun
: a degree given by a college or university to someone who is not a student but who has done something important
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On June 7, Howard University, a historically black college and university (HBCU), rescinded the rapper's honorary degree.
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Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
Howard University revokes Sean Combs' honorary degree in wake of Cassie video: 'No longer worthy'
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—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2024
Howard University’s board of trustees voted to revoke his 2014 honorary degree after Diddy attended the school from 1987 to 1989.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Howard University cut ties with Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name as a result.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2024
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Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
Howard University revokes Sean Combs' honorary degree in wake of Cassie video: 'No longer worthy'
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2024
Howard University’s board of trustees voted to revoke his 2014 honorary degree after Diddy attended the school from 1987 to 1989.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Howard University cut ties with Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name as a result.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Honorary degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorary%20degree. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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