On behalf of the Honorary Degree Committee, the UNM Office of the Secretary is requesting nominations for honorary degrees for “those persons who have contributed significantly to the cultural or scientific development of the Southwest, or to the spiritual or material welfare of its people.”
Send nominations to the Office of the Secretary, Scholes Hall, rm. 103, no later than Friday, Sept. 29. The Honorary Degree Committee is a subcommittee of the Faculty Senate Graduate Committee. Degrees are awarded at spring commencement.
Due regard should be paid to eminent individuals and scholars whose contributions are of general significance and transcend geographic limitations. A successful nominee must have an exemplary record of academic or public accomplishment in keeping with the university’s standards of rigor, quality and significance.
Nominators are asked to submit a letter stating in sufficient detail reasons for the nomination. Also include biographical information, a record of accomplishment and supporting letters. Because the selection committee must choose among illustrious nominees, provide as complete a nomination as possible.
The Honorary Degree policy and list of past recipients are available online at: Past Recipients.
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu