Case Western Reserve University invites nominations for the award of honorary degrees by which the university can recognize persons who exemplify in their work the highest ideals and standards of “excellence in any valued aspect of human endeavor, including the realm of scholarship, public service, and the performing arts” (Faculty Handbook, 3, III.X). Current members of the faculty (including members of the special faculty), the staff or the Board of Trustees are not eligible for an honorary degree.
The university community is invited to submit nominations, for consideration during the fall semester. Those submitted after the announced deadline will be held for review in the following cycle. Nominees are not to be informed of the nomination. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Oct. 15.
For additional information about the nomination process and to view previous honorary degree award recipients, visit the honorary degrees website.