The Office of the Provost is now accepting nominations of candidates for honorary doctoral degrees at West Virginia University, to be awarded at Commencement ceremonies in May.
Nomination packets are due to the Office of the Provost by Friday, Oct. 4.
The Provost invites all members of the University community — faculty, staff, students and alumni — to consider nominating exceptional people who have made outstanding contributions to their field and society.
We are looking for a robust pool of candidates that includes women, racial diversity and people who represent a range of ideas, expertise and lived experiences.
The honorary degree is the highest distinction WVU bestows.
Nominees are evaluated on the basis of the three criteria and need only meet one criterion to be eligible to receive an honorary degree.
The criteria are:
Having attained national/international preeminence in their field; and/or
Having provided distinguished and preeminent leadership in society; and/or
Having a sustained record of extraordinary philanthropy to West Virginia University and/or having supported the University substantially in various ways.
Specific questions or concerns can be directed to Tamira Smith at 304-293-5701 or Tamira.Smith@mail.wvu.edu.