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2021 Commencement Regent Award Honorees

Upon the recommendation of the board's Award Committee, the University of Colorado Board of Regents approved the 2021 Regent’s Honorary Degrees, University Medals and Distinguished Service Awards highlighted on this page in at the November 12, 2020 Board of Regents meeting.

  • Board of Regents Announcement:  Regents announce slate of 2021 honorees
  • CU Boulder Today article:  CU recognizes 2021 Regent Award recipients
  • View the 2021 Commencement Regent Awards Ceremony video

Ceal Barry—Honorary Degree

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The Board of Regents is pleased to award the honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to Ceal Barry. 

Cleo Parker Robinson—Honorary Degree

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The Board of Regents is pleased to award the honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to Cleo Parker Robinson. 

Rebecca Roser—University Medal

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The Board of Regents is pleased to award the University Medal to Rebecca Roser.

Charles Sisk—Distinguished Service Award

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The Board of Regents is pleased to award the Distinguished Service Award to Charles Sisk.

2020 Commencement Regent Award Honorees

Upon the recommendation of the board’s Awards Committee, the University of Colorado Board of Regents approved the 2020 Regent’s Honorary Degrees, University Medals and Distinguished Service Awards highlighted on this page and in a special virtual ceremony at the Nov. 6, 2019, Board of Regents meeting. CU Boulder celebrated their honors in a virtual awards ceremony on January 21, 2021. 

  • CU Boulder Today Article: CU recognizes 7 individuals with 2020 Regent Awards
  • View the 2020 Commencement Regent Awards video 

Marcy Benson—Honorary Degree

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The Board of Regents is pleased to award the honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to Marcy Benson. 

Dr. Patricia Crown—University Medal

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The Board of Regents is pleased to award the University Medal to Dr. Patricia Crown.

Rio de la Vista—Distinguished Service Award

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The Board of Regents is pleased to award the Distinguished Service Award to Rio de la Vista.

Paul & Katy Rady—Honorary Degrees

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The Board of Regents is pleased to award the honorary degrees, Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to Paul Rady and Katy Rady.

Jean & Jack Thompson—University Medal

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The Board of Regents is pleased to award the University Medal to Jean and Jack Thompson.

Future Dates

Winter 2021

Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony

Summer 2022

Winter 2022

Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Summer 2023

 

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