May 2022
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Mark M. Johnson
Executive producer of more than 40 feature films and numerous television films and series and founder of the Children’s Action Network. Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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Rita Dove
Among the most celebrated poets in American history, standing out with her groundbreaking and iconic American voice. Her work has been praised for its profound examination of significant historical and philosophical questions through the illumination of everyday lives. Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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May 2021 |
Mark P. Mattson
Research scientist for his outstanding contributions to the basic and clinical science of healthy aging which have fundamentally changed how we think about lifelong brain health. Honorary Doctor of Science
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May 2019 |
Mary Sue Coleman
Serves as president of the American Association of Universities (AAU); former president of the University of Michigan; former president of the University of Iowa Honorary Doctor of Science
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Ellen Stofan [Delayed due to travel schedule; to be conferred at December 2020 commencement]
Leads the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum; distinguished planetary scientist Honorary Doctor of Science
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May 2018
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Michèle Crider
Preeminent dramatic soprano and inspiring opera mentor Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts
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December 2017
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Marilynne Robinson
Critically acclaimed author Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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May 2017
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Martín-José Sepúlveda
Health care innovator in field of public health Honorary Doctor of Science
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Ted Waitt
Computer entrepreneur and social philanthropist Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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May 2016
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William "Bill" Bryson
Writer Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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May 2014
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Leonard Hadley
Former CEO and Chairman, Maytag Honorary Degree of Humane Letters
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Manny Villifana
Biomedical device development Honorary Doctor of Science
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May 2013
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John W. Colloton
Former CEO of UI Hospitals and Clinics Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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Mary Louise Petersen
Former President of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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May 2012
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Robert D. Ray
Former Governor of the State of Iowa Honorary Doctor of Law
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Robert Osterhaus
Former member of the Iowa State House of Representatives Honorary Doctor of Science
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Stanley F. Redeker
Former President of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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May 2011
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Jerre Stead
UI benefactor Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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Richard Myers
Former member of the Iowa House of Representatives Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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Gene Wilder
[Mr. Wilder's award was approved by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, but was not conferred before Mr. Wilder passed away in 2016].
Actor
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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December 2010
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Arthur Neu
Former State senator Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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May 2010
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Tom Brokaw
Television journalist and author Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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Robert Hass
Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. Poet Laureate Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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C. Vivian Stringer
Forrmer UI Women’s Basketball Coach Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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Gregs Thomopulos
CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Stanley Consultants, Inc. Honorary Doctor of Science
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John Pappajohn
Entrepreneur and UI Benefactor Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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December 2009
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Henry B. Tippie
Businessman and UI Benefactor Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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May 2009
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Johan Hultin
Noted pathologist and medical researcher Honorary Doctor of Science
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December 2008
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Himie Voxman
Clarinet legend and former director of the UI School of Music Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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May 2008
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Robert M. Solow
Nobel Prize for Economics Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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Orhan Pamuk [Mr. Pamuk's award was approved by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, but has not yet been conferred. The university hopes to host Mr. Pamuk so the award may be conferred in person.]
Nobel Prize for Literature Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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December 2007
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Dr. Ignacio Ponseti
Orthopaedic Surgeon Honorary Doctor of Science
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Marvin Pomerantz
Philanthropist Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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Note: No honorary degrees were conferred from June, 1981 to 2007. |
June 1981
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Willard (Sandy) Boyd
President emeritus of the University of Iowa and professor of law
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
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June 1969
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Marquis W. Childs
American journalist and Pulitzer Prize recipient
Doctor of Letters
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June 1968
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Edward H. Levi
U.S. Attorney General
Doctor of Laws
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June 1967
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George H. Gallup
American public opinion statistician, originator of the Gallup poll
Doctor of Laws
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June 1966
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Walter P. Reuther
American labor union leader
Doctor of Laws
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June 1965
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W. Willard Wirtz
U.S. Secretary of Labor
Doctor of Laws
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June 1963
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Dr. Richard E. Shope
Physician who discovered the virus associated with the 1918 influenza pandemic
Doctor of Science
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Lewis L. Strauss
American financier and chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission
Doctor of Laws
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April 1962
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Earl Warren
Chief Justice of the United States
Honorary Doctor of Laws
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