Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Sheree Whitfield Receives Honorary Doctorate Former “Real Housewife of Atlanta” star Sheree Whitfield took to Instagram to share her excitement after receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. In the post, she thanked everyone along the way of her journey and promised that this was only the beginning with more great things to come. Sheree’s honorary doctorate is from Trinity International University of Ambassadors in Flowery Branch, Georgia. It is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college. Congrats Sheree!
Bill Cosby’s Lawyer Blasts Fordham For Revoking Honorary Degree Bill Cosby’s lawyer, attorney John P. Schmitt responded to Fordham University’s decision to rescind the honorary doctorate degree they granted Cosby in 2001, saying though the school had the right to do so, it was an irresponsible move with inaccurate explanations. Fordham revoked the degree in light of Cosby’s recently disclosed deposition where he admitted to acquiring drugs to dispense to women for the purpose of having sex with them. But in a letter addressed to the university’s president, Schmitt, noting he was a Fordham Law School alumn, said the Board of Trustees’ decision was “so irresponsible as to shock the conscience” and it “grossly mischaracterizes both Mr. Cosby’s actions and his deposition testimony, in language more befitting a tabloid journal rather than a respected institution of higher learning.” “Nothing in his testimony admits to any nonconsensual sexual contact with any woman whatsoever. As you know, Mr. Cosby has been convicted of no crime and has steadfastly maintained his innocence.” Interesting. We guess he had to get that off his chest…but we seriously doubt that will cause the school to have much of a change of heart.
Bill Cosby Stripped Of Fordham University Honorary Doctorate Bill Cosby’s new reputation is costing him his University ties one by one. First Bill was tossed aside by Spelman College in Atlanta and willingly withdrew from the board of trustees at Temple, and now more institutions of higher education are severing ties with the fallen comedian . Fordham University has officially revoked the Honorary Doctorate they granted to Bill Cosby in 2001. The decision was made during a Board of Trustees meeting on earlier today. University president Joseph McShane introduced a motion to strike Cosby’s doctorate degree and the members of the board unanimously agreed, marking the first time in histroty that the school revoked an honorary degree. In an official statement to the student body the university said: “The University has taken this extraordinary step in light of Mr. Cosby’s now-public court depositions that confirm many of the allegations made against him.” Yikes. We wonder who will drop him next…
Doctor Who? 15 Celebrities You Never Knew Had Honorary Doctorate Degrees We recently reported the news about Kanye West receiving his honorary Doctorates and many didn’t see it coming. Did you know he joins a list of celebrities to receive similar honors like Doctor Sean Combs and Doctor John Legend? How many of the following celebrities did you know had Honorary Doctorate degrees? Hit the next pages to find out.
Housewives rejoice! Oprah Winfrey makes her return to television with the launch of her new series “Oprah’s Next Chapter.” Before her talk show went off the air, Oprah revealed she would be returning to TV with a show that would take her to different places outside of a studio. Oprah said: “After 25 years I got myself out of the studio chairs. I moved into the next chapter, and I am having more fun than ever – moving around the country and the world talking to people I’m really interested in getting to know and I think viewers will be, too,” said Winfrey. “It is so energizing to be out and about in the world exploring new people, new places and new ideas. “I sat at the dinner table with a Hasidic Jewish family and tried to explain to the children who have never seen a television what TV is…can you imagine? I fire-walked with Tony Robbins—never pictured myself doing that! I celebrated the power of God and community with Joel Osteen and I’m planning a trip with Deepak Chopra to India where I’ve never been,” Winfrey added. Here’s a first look at Oprah Winfrey’s new series: Tune in January 1, 2012, for a two-hour premiere event from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT, only on OWN! Oprah Reveals Her “Biggest Mistake” In Her Talk Show’s History Stars Shine As Oprah Hosts Honorary Gala For Ralph Lauren [PHOTOS]
