Honorary Degrees
Honorary Degrees
2025 Recipients
- Harriett Copher Haynes, Ph.D., is a distinguished psychologist, educator, Mizzou alum and advocate with a lifelong commitment to mental health, consultation and community service. For more than four decades, she has been a therapist, trainer and consultant, working extensively with the community, faculty, staff, and nearly 400,000 students across five University of Minnesota campuses to address issues in psychology and mental health.
- James E. Nave, D.V.M., is a renowned veterinarian, mentor, leader and Bronze Star Army Captain. Since graduating from the University of Missouri, he has not only provided essential care to animals of all types but also provided guidance to fellow veterinarians for five decades. He mentors countless young veterinarians and now operates 21 freestanding veterinary hospitals.
- Stuart A. Wesbury, Jr., Ph.D., is an established health care administrator, academic director and community leader. He served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service and then as an executive in several hospitals before serving as director and professor at Mizzou where he fostered relationships and expanded the University of Missouri graduate program for health services management across four states.
Past Recipients
Since 1869, the University of Missouri has recognized more than 440 highly esteemed individuals with honorary doctorates. From famous authors such as Samuel L. Clemens (i.e. Mark Twain) to prominent researchers, engineers and civic leaders to internationally known musicians like Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow, this group of individuals have made a lasting impact on their industry and ultimately, the world.
Meet Past Recipients