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Submit nominations for honorary degrees

CAMPUS + COMMUNITY | September 12, 2025
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to nominate individuals who exemplify the highest ideals and standards of excellence in scholarship, public service, performing arts and other aspects of human endeavor. Current faculty (including those of the special faculty), staff and Board of Trustees members are not eligible for an honorary degree. 

To submit a nomination, complete a Honorary Degree Nomination form by Oct. 1 for consideration during the fall semester. Those submitted after the announced deadline will be held for review in the following cycle. Nominees are not to be informed of the nomination.

For additional information about the nomination process and to view previous honorary degree award recipients, visit the honorary degrees website.