Taylor Swift receives honorary doctorate from NYU

Taylor Swift received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from New York University during their 188th commencement exercises.

She received her doctorate from Jason King, Dean of Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, at the ceremony held at Yankee Stadium on May 18.

Swift shared that she never experienced college life, having finished her education through homeschool work on airport terminals.

She related this to her own experiences, recalling how she fantasized about college life as a child.

In her speech, Swift thanked her family and the university, acknowledging the Class of 2022 for experiencing college amidst the pandemic.

She shared inspiring life hacks for the new graduates, emphasizing the importance of trying and accepting that mistakes can lead to the best outcomes.

Swift expressed pride in sharing the day with the graduates, concluding her remarks with a hopeful message to keep dancing.

NYU recognized Swift as one of the most prolific and celebrated artists of her generation.