Honorary Degree Recipients

The university has recognized various local and national community leaders for their dedication to service and commitment to making the world a better place. The recipients below have been bestowed honorary degrees including Doctor of Public Service, Doctor of Public Administration and Doctor of Public Affairs. 

 

  • Bryan Stevenson; May 7, 2023; D. Public Service
  • Keith B. Key; May 7, 2023; D. Public Service
  • Katie Smith; December 18, 2022; D. Public Service
  • Robert J. Portman; May 8, 2022; D. Public Service 
  • Kathryn D. Sullivan; December 19, 2021; D. Public Affairs 
  • Joyce J. Beatty; May 9, 2021; D. Public Service
  • Abigail S. Wexner; May 7, 2021; D. Public Service
  • Charles F. Bolden; May 7, 2017; D. Public Administration 
  • Frank E. Shankwitz; December 20, 2015; D. Public Service
  • Kathleen G. Sebelius; May 10, 2015; D. Public Service 
  • Jack Hanna; December 16, 2012; D. Public Service
  • Carter G. Phillips; June 12, 2011; D. Public Service 
  • John A. Boehner; June 12, 2011; D. Public Service
  • Charles H. Plumb; August 29, 2010; D. Public Service 
  • Michael B. Coleman; August 29, 2010; D. Public Service 
  • David R. Gergen; June 13, 2010; D. Public Service
  • lafur R. Grmsson; December 19, 2009; D. Public Service 
  • Anna C. Glenn; June 14, 2009; D. Public Service 
  • William J. Clinton; December 10, 2006; D. Public Service
  • Grayce McVeigh Sills; August 28, 2005; D. Public Service 
  • William H. Hall; June 12, 2005; D. Public Service 
  • Robert D. Havener; June 13, 2003; D. Public Service
  • Charles A. Ballard; December 13, 2002; D. Public Service
  • George W. Bush; June 14, 2002; D. Public Administration
  • Jo Ann Davidson; December 8, 2000; D. Public Administration