HONORARY DEGREES

Beginning in 1873, West Virginia University has continued the tradition of honoring selected individuals whose outstanding contributions are important to West Virginia University, to the people of the state of West Virginia or to the nation. These individuals have achieved the highest standards of excellence and illuminate, advance, ease, and inspire the human condition.

Submit Nominations for 2025

Nomination packets are now being accepted for May 2025 conferral. The deadline for submission is Friday, October 4, 2024. Visit the Nominations webpage to learn more about the requirements and download the nomination packet.

Learn More About Nominations

2024 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS

Shelley Moore Capito

Dawn DeNoon

Karen S. Evans

Cynthia Bissett Germanotta

Benjamin Ashby Hardesty

Maggie Hardy

Thomas A. Heywood

Barbara Nissman