Northwestern owes students a good education, not an amazing speaker.

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will speak at this year’s commencement, Northwestern announced today.
He will also receive an honorary doctor of law degree, along with Lorraine Morton, Evanston’s mayor and a Northwestern alum.
“I’m deeply honored to address the Class of 2008 at Northwestern’s 150th annual commencement,” Daley said in a statement. “Northwestern is [...]

Considering Oprah, Daley, Wright and Springer.

Why don’t we get rid of honorary degrees altogether?