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UMES Considers Taking Back Honorary Degree for Bill Cosby

Kate Haskell

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore could be pulling the honorary degree given to actor Bill Cosby.

University President Juliette Bell issued a statement saying that was an option.

The Salisbury Daily Times reports that a number of universities and colleges have taken back their honorary awards in the wake of the claims by around 60 women who claim they were raped by the 76-year old entertainer over the years.

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents would make the final determination if UMES seeks to submit such a recommendation for the board’s meeting next month.

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