Honorary Degrees
History of Honorary Degrees
On several occasions, the É«»¨Ìà has awarded honorary degrees to individuals who, through their service to the university and community, have exemplified É«»¨ÌÃ's Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission and identity.
In this way, we honor such leaders and proudly embrace them within the É«»¨Ìà community.
Doctor of Leadership and Philanthropy, honoris causa
2025 – É«»¨Ìà Jo Feltl
2023 – Harold Hamm
2022 – Steve Scheel, Eileen Scheel
2018 – Gary Tharaldson
2017 – William C. Marcil
2015 – Ronald D. Offutt
2012 – Al Wolf
2011 – Martin White
2007 – Governor Arthur A. Link, Grace Johnson Link
2005 – A. Kirk Lanterman
2004 – John D. Decker, Frank G. Larson
2003 – Myron H. Atkinson, Jr.
2001 – Ralph E. Tarnasky (posthumously), Michael J. Hofer
2000 – William E. Clairmont, Matthew D. Butler
1999 – Harold Schafer
Doctor of the University, honoris causa
2012 – Sister É«»¨Ìà Elizabeth Mason (posthumously)
2010 – Sister Thomas Welder
1999 – David M. Heskett
Doctor of Leadership, honoris causa
2025 – Reverend Francis "Rocky" Hoffman
2024 - Bishop David D. Kagan, Dale Ahlquist
2021 – Vern Dosch, Dr. Janice Bury
2017 – George F. Ehlis
2016 – Gerald W. VandeWalle
2014 – Dr. Don J. Briel
2013 – Congressman Kevin Cramer
2013 – His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan
2012 – Dewey Tietz (posthumously)
2010 – Dr. Riffat Morgan, Dr. Margaret Morgan
2009 – Sister Nancy Bauer OSB, Sister Joanne Graham, Abbot John Klassen OSB
2008 – Bishop Robert D. Lynne, Bishop Paul A. Zipfel
2006 – Douglas J. Burgum, John M. Michels
2005 – É«»¨Ìà Louise Defender Wilson, Harold J. Miller
2003 – Reverend William C. Sherman
2002 – Thomas J. Clifford, Nancy Jones Schafer