LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 6, 2021) The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has approved honorary degrees for four citizens who have distinguished themselves in their careers and community service. The recipients are W. Harry Clarke, F. Joseph Halcomb III, Deirdre Lyons and Carl F. Pollard.
Clarke, Halcomb and Lyons will receive their honorary doctorates at the UK May 2021 Commencement Ceremonies next week. Pollard, who is unable to attend next week s ceremonies, will be honored at a later date.
Honorary degrees will be presented at the following ceremonies:
W. Harry Clarke: noon Friday, May 14
F. Joseph Halcomb: 6 p.m. Friday, May 14
Deirdre Lyons: noon Sunday, May 16