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Honorary Degrees

Honorary degrees from the University of Louisville serve multiple purposes: they honor recipients, integrate them into the university community, and showcase the values and achievements esteemed by the institution. Essentially, they provide a measure by which the university can be evaluated by the world. 

Recipients are chosen for their significant contributions to the university or community, their influence on relevant fields of study, or their ability to positively highlight the university's reputation. 

Below is a list of the recipients who have been awarded Honorary Degrees.