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.
- Elizabeth Lwanga King, Aug. 4, 2024; D. Public Service
- Gen. John M. Murray, May 5, 2024; D. Public Service
- 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