Honorary Degrees
The awarding of honorary degrees is Duke University’s way of recognizing people who have exemplified in their work the highest ideals and standards to which the University is dedicated. By awarding honorary degrees, the University affirms its vital interest in and connection with excellence in any valued aspect of human endeavor.
Committee on Honorary Degrees Membership, 2012-2013
Clarence G. Newsome, Chair
Paula P. Burger
Norm Christensen (Faculty)
John Harpham
Barton Haynes (Faculty)
Betsy Holden
Karla Holloway (Faculty)
Peter J. Kahn
David Katz (Faculty)
Marguerite W. Kondracke
Jocelyn Olcott (Faculty)
David Rubenstein
Richard H. Brodhead, President, ex officio
Peter Lange, Provost, ex officio