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She was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1973, and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Victoria in 1983.
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Sarah Boon
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Never one to turn away from a challenge, the former Lakers star continued his education by pursuing an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a doctorate from Barry University, according to Benzinga.
—Maria Yagoda, People.com, 21 June 2025
He was granted an honorary doctorate from Maryland Institute College of Art.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Viola Davis and Walter Murch are each confirmed to receive an honorary doctorate of fine arts degree at a ceremony scheduled to take place at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 8.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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Sarah Boon
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Never one to turn away from a challenge, the former Lakers star continued his education by pursuing an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a doctorate from Barry University, according to Benzinga.
—Maria Yagoda, People.com, 21 June 2025
He was granted an honorary doctorate from Maryland Institute College of Art.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Viola Davis and Walter Murch are each confirmed to receive an honorary doctorate of fine arts degree at a ceremony scheduled to take place at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 8.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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“Doctorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doctorate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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doctorate
noun
doc·tor·ate
ˈdäk-t(ə-)rət 
: the degree, title, or rank of a doctor
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