LeBron James to Be Honored with Doctorate from Ohio State in Historic Recognition
LeBron James is about to add another prestigious accolade to his already legendary résumé—this time, off the basketball court. According to Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch, Ohio State University is planning to award LeBron an honorary doctorate degree. The university’s Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote on the honor, which would recognize James’ immense contributions both on and off the court.
A proud Ohio native, LeBron has long been a vocal supporter of Ohio State, despite never playing college basketball due to his early jump to the NBA straight from high school. Over the years, he has maintained a strong connection to the university and the state’s community through philanthropic work, including his I PROMISE School and numerous charitable efforts.
If approved, the honorary doctorate will celebrate LeBron not just as a sports icon, but as a transformative figure in education and social impact.
