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Philander Smith College has awarded honorary doctoral degrees to over 130 accomplished individuals who have given their time, donated funds or used their expertise to contribute to the advancement the College and campus community. This list of honorary degree recipients include PSC alumni, trustees and faculty members as well as local politicians, government officials, clergymen, notable entrepreneurs and nationally renowned entertainers whose actions have helped the college progress over the years and achieve its mission:

"To graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better" (Philander Smith College, 2018).

Sources:
PSC Commencement Programs Collection
1977 Philanderian Yearbook, Centennial Edition