The recipients this year, Joyce Ladner, Jonathan Lavine, Jeannie Lavine, Tania León, Minouche Shafik, Bob Woodward, and Shing-Tung Yau, will receive honorary degrees. Katori Hall will be awarded the University Medal for Excellence.
During this celebration of Columbia’s 269th academic year, each recipient will be presented with an honorary degree by Lee C. Bollinger, who is marking his last Commencement as the university’s president after 21 years.
An archived video of the ceremony and digital program will be available for viewing shortly after the live webcast.