Judith Jamison
Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.)
Divine dancer, director, choreographer, author, mentor, and impassioned advocate for education in the arts, you have symbolized the nobility and elegance of dance on Broadway and with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Succeeding Alvin Ailey as director, you have insured the continuation of his dream of artistic and educational opportunities for young dancers and choreographers. For your passionate dedication and commitment to dance as a medium for honoring the past, celebrating the present, and fearlessly reaching into the future, we honor you as Doctor of Fine Arts,honoris causa.
Multis aliis facultatibus excellens, ut scriptor, ut auctor et dux, arte saltandi divinitus inspirata es; huc accedit quod diu laboravisti ut haec lautissima ars semper tutela tua propagetur et muniatur, quare te honore afficimus ad gradum Doctoris in Artibus Elegantibus, honoris causa. Auctoritate mihi commissa te ad gradum in Artibus Elegantibus Doctoris admitto, omniaque iura atque privilegia ad hunc gradum pertinentia tibi concedo, in huius testimonium hoc diploma tibi bona voluntate do.