Honorary Degrees
The Honorary Degree and Awards Committee, a committee of the Faculty Senate that
recommends individuals for honorary degrees, invites members of the FIU community
to nominate prospective candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded by the
University.
Florida International University awards honorary degrees to men and women who
represent the ideals and purposes for which the University stands. Degrees are not
generally bestowed on active members of the faculty, administration, or the FIU
Foundation. They are awarded primarily on the basis of merit and not in recognition of
an office held, either political or institutional. The emphasis is on extraordinary
distinction in the field of endeavor. The committee encourages applicants with
significant scholarly contributions to knowledge.
Should you wish to nominate a prospective candidate for an honorary degree you must
submit a written nomination letter and attach appropriate supporting
documentation, including a resume or curriculum vitae of the candidate.
Send via e-mail the nomination letter and all supporting documents to the Chair, Dr. Steven
Moll (mollsv@fiu.edu), and Secretary, Dr. Berenice Castillo (becastil@fiu.edu), as well
as Ms. Mary Cossio (cossiom@fiu.edu). There is no deadline for submission. Address
your correspondence to the Co-Chairs of the Honorary Degrees & Awards Committee,
care of the Faculty Senate Office, PC 225.
If you need additional information please contact Ms. Mary Cossio via e-mail at
cossiom@fiu.edu
