<p>Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk, on Thursday (April 13), received an Honorary Doctorate in Dietetics from a university in South Africa for her exemplary contribution to nutrition research. Dr Musk took to Twitter to thank the University of the Free State and spoke about how she had dedicated her adult life to research and promotion of dieticians calling it “the best recognition ever”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Thank you the University of the Free State for honoring me with the Doctor of Dietetics. After dedicating my adult life to nutrition research and the promotion of dietitians, this is the best recognition ever! This ceremony brought me to tears. It was not my plan, but it is the peak of my achievements,” said Dr Musk.&nbsp;<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am now Dr. Maye Musk PhD! 👩‍🎓🥰 Thank you the University of the Free State for honoring me with the Doctor of Dietetics. After dedicating my adult life to nutrition research and the promotion of dietitians, this is the best recognition ever! This ceremony brought me to tears. It… <a href="https://t.co/KHaE40o3o6">pic.twitter.com/KHaE40o3o6</a></p>
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<p>The South African university, on its Twitter account, also gave excerpts of Dr Musk’s speech on their Bloemfontein Campus. “This was so unexpected. Thank you very much for this honour. My children are very proud of me. This is the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has been wonderful experiences in Bloemfontein and at Kovsies, everybody was great. Thank you,” said Dr Musk, as per the UFS.&nbsp;<br />
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Dr <a href="https://twitter.com/mayemusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mayemusk</a>, one of this year’s recipients of an honorary doctorate from the UFS, says being conferred this honorary degree is the best thing that could have happened to her. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFSGraduation2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UFSGraduation2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProudlyKovsies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProudlyKovsies</a> <a href="https://t.co/QxGLfqcKGS">pic.twitter.com/QxGLfqcKGS</a></p>
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<p>The 75-year-old, Maye Musk is a registered dietitian and is known to have written the registration exams in three countries and has been practising in the field for more than four and a half decades. The university, on their Twitter account, also said Prof Francis Petersen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS, said “honorary doctorates are bestowed upon individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution to a particular field or society.”</p>

<p>It added that the awardees are chosen for their generous and altruistic actions or lifetime accomplishments that benefit a community, nation, or humanity in general and that Dr Musk has met these criteria and is a ‘worthy recipient’ of the honorary doctorate. Dr Musk was also the guest of honour at the event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, which was established in 1983, said UFS, in a statement.&nbsp;<br />
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Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk, on Thursday (April 13), received an Honorary Doctorate in Dietetics from a university in South Africa for her exemplary contribution to nutrition research.

Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk, on Thursday (April 13), received an Honorary Doctorate in Dietetics from a university in South Africa for her exemplary contribution to nutrition research. Dr Musk took to Twitter to thank the University of the Free State and spoke about how she had dedicated her adult life to research and promotion of dieticians calling it “the best recognition ever”. “Thank you the University of the Free State for honoring me with the Doctor of Dietetics. After dedicating my adult life to nutrition research and the promotion of dietitians, this is the best recognition ever! This ceremony brought me to tears. It was not my plan, but it is the peak of my achievements,” said Dr Musk. I am now Dr. Maye Musk PhD! 👩‍🎓🥰 Thank you the University of the Free State for honoring me with the Doctor of Dietetics. After dedicating my adult life to nutrition research and the promotion of dietitians, this is the best recognition ever! This ceremony brought me to tears. It… pic.twitter.com/KHaE40o3o6 — Maye Musk (@mayemusk) April 13, 2023 × The South African university, on its Twitter account, also gave excerpts of Dr Musk’s speech on their Bloemfontein Campus. “This was so unexpected. Thank you very much for this honour. My children are very proud of me. This is the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has been wonderful experiences in Bloemfontein and at Kovsies, everybody was great. Thank you,” said Dr Musk, as per the UFS. Honorary doctorate best thing to happen to her – Dr Maye Musk Dr @mayemusk, one of this year’s recipients of an honorary doctorate from the UFS, says being conferred this honorary degree is the best thing that could have happened to her. #UFSGraduation2023 #ProudlyKovsies pic.twitter.com/QxGLfqcKGS — UFS (@UFSweb) April 12, 2023 × The 75-year-old, Maye Musk is a registered dietitian and is known to have written the registration exams in three countries and has been practising in the field for more than four and a half decades. The university, on their Twitter account, also said Prof Francis Petersen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS, said “honorary doctorates are bestowed upon individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution to a particular field or society.” It added that the awardees are chosen for their generous and altruistic actions or lifetime accomplishments that benefit a community, nation, or humanity in general and that Dr Musk has met these criteria and is a ‘worthy recipient’ of the honorary doctorate. Dr Musk was also the guest of honour at the event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, which was established in 1983, said UFS, in a statement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Another feather added to the illustrious hat! To acknowledge Shah Rukh Khan's various charitable works, The University of Law, London has honoured him with a doctorate in Philanthropy. This is the third honorary doctorate that the actor has received. He has been given similar doctorates from The University of Bedfordshire and The University of Edinburgh earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor received the merit during a graduation ceremony for more than 350 students in London on Thursday.</p>

<p>Over the years, he has established himself as a successful actor, film producer, television host, philanthropist and an entrepreneur.</p>

<p>The actor shared the news with his fans on social media and tweeted, "Thank u for the honour @universityoflaw &amp; my best wishes to the graduating students. It will encourage our team at @MeerFoundation to strive ‘selfishly’ to share more.(sic)"</p>

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<p>The 'My Name Is Khan' actor has also earned love for championing human rights in India. He has lent support to the Indian government`s campaigns, including Pulse Polio and National Aids Control Organization.</p>

<p>He has worked closely with several charitable foundations, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I believe that charity should be done in silence and with dignity. One cannot speak about their charitable acts because it loses its purpose. I have been privileged to be able to use my status as a public personality to champion causes close to my heart," Shah Rukh said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I actively participate with the causes of women empowerment, rehabilitation of the underprivileged and basic human rights. I firmly believe that I have to give back to the world that has given me so much. I am humbled with this honorary doctorate bestowed upon me and would like to thank everyone involved for choosing me," he added.</p>

<p>Shah Rukh`s non-profit organisation Meer Foundation primarily works with acid attack victims and aims to initiate change at the ground level to build a world that empowers women. He was honoured with the Crystal Award for his work towards acid attack survivors at the World Economic Forum 2018 held in Davos.&nbsp;</p>


Another feather added to the illustrious hat! To acknowledge Shah Rukh Khan's various charitable works, The University of Law, London has honoured him with a doctorate in Philanthropy.

Another feather added to the illustrious hat! To acknowledge Shah Rukh Khan's various charitable works, The University of Law, London has honoured him with a doctorate in Philanthropy. This is the third honorary doctorate that the actor has received. He has been given similar doctorates from The University of Bedfordshire and The University of Edinburgh earlier. The actor received the merit during a graduation ceremony for more than 350 students in London on Thursday. Over the years, he has established himself as a successful actor, film producer, television host, philanthropist and an entrepreneur. The actor shared the news with his fans on social media and tweeted, "Thank u for the honour @universityoflaw & my best wishes to the graduating students. It will encourage our team at @MeerFoundation to strive ‘selfishly’ to share more.(sic)" Thank u for the honour @universityoflaw & my best wishes to the graduating students. It will encourage our team at @MeerFoundation to strive ‘selfishly’ to share more. pic.twitter.com/IBI1I6UlFY — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 4, 2019 × The 'My Name Is Khan' actor has also earned love for championing human rights in India. He has lent support to the Indian government`s campaigns, including Pulse Polio and National Aids Control Organization. He has worked closely with several charitable foundations, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation. "I believe that charity should be done in silence and with dignity. One cannot speak about their charitable acts because it loses its purpose. I have been privileged to be able to use my status as a public personality to champion causes close to my heart," Shah Rukh said in a statement. "I actively participate with the causes of women empowerment, rehabilitation of the underprivileged and basic human rights. I firmly believe that I have to give back to the world that has given me so much. I am humbled with this honorary doctorate bestowed upon me and would like to thank everyone involved for choosing me," he added. Shah Rukh`s non-profit organisation Meer Foundation primarily works with acid attack victims and aims to initiate change at the ground level to build a world that empowers women. He was honoured with the Crystal Award for his work towards acid attack survivors at the World Economic Forum 2018 held in Davos.

Shah Rukh Khan receives an honorary doctorate from University of Law London

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