Honorary Degrees

Eastern Kentucky University awards honorary degrees to persons in recognition of outstanding contributions to the University or to society through achievements in a particular field.

Criteria for Honorary Degrees

1. Recipients shall be distinguished in their fields and have demonstrated exemplary achievements. This recognition should focus attention on the University community’s commitment to the development of knowledge and the betterment of humanity.
2. No current member of the EKU Board of Regents nor active EKU faculty/staff member shall be so honored.
3. Honorary degrees shall be granted posthumously or in absentia only in unusual circumstances.

Honorary Degrees Awarded

The kinds of Honorary Degrees that may be awarded at EKU shall be:

• Doctor of Humanities (L.H.D) – Distinguished service to arts and culture
• Doctor of Laws (L.L.D.) – Distinguished service to the public
• Doctor of Pedagogy (Ped.D.) – Distinguished service to education
• Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) – Distinguished service to science or health
• Doctor of Commerce (Com.D) – Distinguished service in business or commerce
• Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) – Distinguished service to humanity

For more information or to submit an honorary degree nomination, contact Dr. Ryan Wilson at ryan.wilson@eku.edu.