New York University will award singer Taylor Swift, 32, an honorary doctor of fine arts on May 18. Swift will also deliver a commencement address at Yankee Stadium on the occasion.
The news was announced on the website of the North American university this Monday (28). In the statement, it was informed that the singer will receive the honor along with three groups of graduates.
The official title that will be awarded to Swift is Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa. The honor is given to people who stand out in their area of ​​expertise, but who have not taken their doctorate in the traditional way. In addition to Swift, artists such as JK Rowling, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep and Yoko Ono have already received the title.
“Since 2019, we have been deprived of the festive and communal joy of graduation, and his absence has been deeply felt,” New York University President Andrew Hamilton said in a statement, referring to breaks in the school calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19.
“We come together again at Yankee Stadium with a renewed sense of appreciation for the act of celebrating together in person, an acknowledgment of the tremendous achievements of our graduates, and a respect for their character and perseverance.”
Swift has previously been associated with NYU, when the university conducted a class on her work, although she played no direct role in it.
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