From a Nobel Prize winner to a 13-time Gold Glove holder, Washington University in St. Louis awards honorary degrees to six stellar people

One holds a Nobel Prize; another 13 Gold Gloves. One has a performing arts center named after her; another has a star bearing his name embedded in the St. Louis Walk of Fame. From a former U.S. secretary of state to a former head of a university, the six notable people selected to receive honorary degrees from Washington University in St. Louis at its 142nd Commencement all stand out in their respective fields.

Savor the memories at Commencement

The day that more than 2,500 students — and even more parents — have been waiting for is finally here. Nearly 10,000 people will share in the tradition and excitement of the University’s 142nd Commencement today in Brookings Quadrangle.

High honors

Glenn C. Conroy, Ph.D., is congratulated for winning the Austrian Decoration of Honor for Science and Art, First Class.
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