Honorary Degrees
VIDEO: Commencement 2012
Watch scenes from Berklee's commencement ceremony and concert. More
Eagles, Alison Krauss, Mulatu Astatke Receive Honorary Degrees at Commencement
Bluegrass virtuoso Alison Krauss and Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke perform at the commencement concert. More
Eagles, Alison Krauss, Mulatu Astatke Receive Honorary Degrees at May 12 Commencement
On commencement eve, as is Berklee's tradition, students will pay tribute to the honorees by performing music associated with their careers. More
George Clinton: That’s Called Funk
George Clinton came to Berklee to receive an honorary degree and give some advice to students. More
George Clinton to Receive Honorary Doctorate, Perform February 16
The funk icon will also teach a four-day residency February 13–16. More
VIDEO: Commencement 2011
Watch scenes from Berklee's ceremony and concert celebrating new grads and esteemed greats. More
Garrett, Chucho and Bebo Valdés, Staples, McDonald to Be Honored
Berklee will present five honorary doctor of music degrees at its commencement ceremony May 7. More
Creating the Sound of Philadelphia
One of the most prolific songwriting and producing teams in the history of recorded music, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, answer questions from students during commencement weekend. More
VIDEO: Commencement 2010
The new honorary doctors of music shared their wisdom—and music—with the Berklee graduating class. More
2010 Honorary Doctor Recipients Represent R&B, Flamenco, Jazz, and World Music
Gamble and Huff, Paco de Lucia, Angelique Kidjo, and Kenny Barron impact grads with music and wisdom. More
Doc Watson Receives Honorary Doctorate
Watson banters, and plays along, with the Berklee tribute crew at MerleFest. More
Commencement 2010: Gamble & Huff, Paco de Lucia, Angelique Kidjo, and Kenny Barron
Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Paco de Lucia, Angelique Kidjo, and Kenny Barron will receive honorary doctorates at Berklee's 2010 commencement ceremony. More
Emmylou Harris Receives Berklee Honorary Doctorate
Linda Ronstadt and Earl Scruggs were on hand for the presentation. More
Emmylou Harris to Receive Honorary Degree
Singer/songwriter Emmylou Harris will receive honorary degree from Berklee at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, October 4. More
Dave Brubeck Awarded Honorary Doctorate at Monterey Jazz Festival
Clint Eastwood and Berklee president Roger H. Brown were on hand to present the honor. More