Office of Ceremonies

June 15, 2004

August Wilson, Honorary Doctor of Arts

August Wilson receives his honorary degree

August Wilson, playwright and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, speaking at the 129th UW Commencement.

During the 129th Commencement Ceremony in June of 2004 an honorary Doctor of Arts was bestowed on August Wilson, playwright and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. He was presented with a framed honorary degree and framed citation for the honorary degree. Mr. Wilson delivered the Commencement address.