Honorary Degrees
History of Honorary Degrees
On several occasions, the University of Mary has awarded honorary degrees to individuals who, through their service to the university and community, have exemplified Mary's Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission and identity.
In this way, we honor such leaders and proudly embrace them within the University of Mary community.
Doctor of Leadership and Philanthropy, honoris causa
2023Ìý– Harold Hamm
2022 – Steve Scheel, Eileen Scheel
2018 –ÌýGary TharaldsonÌý
2017 –ÌýWilliam C. Marcil
2015 –ÌýRonald D. Offutt
2012 –ÌýAl Wolf
2011 –ÌýMartin White
2007 –ÌýGovernor Arthur A. Link, Grace Johnson Link
2005 –ÌýA. Kirk Lanterman
2004 –ÌýJohn D. Decker, Frank G. Larson
2003 –ÌýMyron H. Atkinson, Jr.
2001 –ÌýRalph E. Tarnasky (posthumously), Michael J. Hofer
2000 –ÌýWilliam E. Clairmont, Matthew D. Butler
1999 –ÌýHarold Schafer
Doctor of the University, honoris causa
2012 –ÌýSister Mary Elizabeth Mason (posthumously)
2010 –ÌýSister Thomas Welder
1999 –ÌýDavid M. Heskett
Doctor of Leadership, honoris causa
2024 -ÌýBishop David D. Kagan, Dale Alhquist
2021 –ÌýVern Dosch, Dr. Janice Bury
2017 –ÌýGeorge F. EhlisÌý
2016 –ÌýGerald W. VandeWalle
2014 –ÌýDr. Don J. Briel
2013 –ÌýCongressman Kevin Cramer
2013 –ÌýHis Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan
2012 –ÌýDewey Tietz (posthumously)
2010 –ÌýDr. Riffat Morgan, Dr. Margaret Morgan
2009 –ÌýSister Nancy Bauer OSB, Sister Joanne Graham, Abbot John Klassen OSB
2008 –ÌýBishop Robert D. Lynne, Bishop Paul A. Zipfel
2006 –ÌýDouglas J. Burgum, John M. Michels
2005 –ÌýMary Louise Defender Wilson, Harold J. Miller
2003 –ÌýReverend William C. Sherman
2002 –ÌýThomas J. Clifford, Nancy Jones Schafer