Honorary Degrees

In 1934, the William and Mary Alumni Association first recognized graduates of the College with the Alumni Medallion for their professional accomplishments, leadership, dedication to the community and commitment to their alma mater.

2009 Recipients

Glenn Lowry (Art.D.), founding director of the Muscarelle Museum of Art and current director of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

John Hope Franklin (L.H.D), author and James B. Duke Professor Emeritus of History at Duke University

Jim Webb (D.P.S), author and U.S. Senator (D-Virginia) 2007

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