honorary degrees

R&B legend Bobby Brown and wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown received honorary degrees in humanitarianism from Leaders Esteem University in Texas.

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut on Wednesday revoked an honorary degree awarded to Bill Cosby, saying he engaged in conduct “incongruent” with the university’s values. Trustees voted unanimously to rescind the Doctor of Fine Arts given to Cosby in 1996. Officials said it was the first time UConn has revoked an honorary […]

MADISON, N.J. (AP) — Drew University in New Jersey has rescinded an honorary degree given to Bill Cosby. The university said in a statement Monday that its board rescinded the degree because of Cosby’s admissions in sworn testimony that he engaged in conduct toward women that violates the school’s values and standards. Cosby has never […]