At the 134th University of Washington Commencement Ceremony, on June 13, 2009, the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters was conferred on Yakima Nation tribal elder and linguist, Virginia Beavert. Ms. Beavert was presented with a framed honorary degree and framed citation for the honorary degree.
- View Virginia Beavert’s Honorary Degree (PDF)
- View Virginia Beavert’s Citation for the Honorary Degree (PDF)