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wide shot of May 2019 CLAS commencement

The University of Iowa, with the approval of the Iowa Board of Regents, confers honorary degrees to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements in one or more of the following areas: scholarship, education, artistic creation, social activism, human rights, innovation or invention beneficial to society, or humanitarian outreach.

Marilynne Robinson, honorary degree recipient, speaking at commencement

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Bill Bryson receiving honorary degree

Honorary Degree Policy

Martin Sepulveda receiving honorary degree from President Harreld and Dean Keller

Honorary Degree Recipients

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