KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Western Michigan University is considering awarding an honorary degree to Congressman Fred Upton of St. Joseph.
The university’s Board of Trustees is set to hold a meeting on the matter at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 15 in the Bernhard Center.
According to the university, Upton received a nomination and was approved by the Honorary Degree Committee for consideration. The recommendation asks the board to approve a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa for his achievements as a national leader, a respected public servant and long-time advocate for Western Michigan University.
Most recently, Upton requested and secured a $1.5 million grant for WMU’s STEM Collaboratory Workforce program to offer cutting edge approaches to diversify and expand STEM workforce pipelines.
According to his biography, Upton holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Michigan.
First elected in 1986, Upton is currently Michigan’s longest serving member of Congress with his term set to expire this month.
