Musician and artist Evelyn Harris has given back an honorary degree following a plagiarism scandal.
The controversy erupted when it was revealed that she lifted significant portions of her commencement speech without credit.
Smith College President Sarah Willie-LeBreton confirmed that Harris “borrowed” much of the speech, in violation of academic standards held by the college.
“I want to congratulate our graduates and sincerely thank the hundreds of people in our community who worked so hard to create such wonderful events over multiple days, including a Commencement ceremony that felt almost magical,” Willie-LeBreton wrote in a follow-up to the commencement.
“I must share with you, however, that it has come to our attention that one of our honorary degree recipients — musician Evelyn M. Harris —
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