Honorary Degrees Since 1702
| Name | Degree | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan, Jr., William J. | Doctor of Laws | 1987 | |
| Debreu, Gerard | Doctor of Social Science | 1987 | |
| Fisher, Michael E. | Doctor of Science | 1987 | |
| Geertz, Clifford | Doctor of Social Science | 1987 | |
| Gilbert, Felix | Doctor of Humane Letters | 1987 | |
| Lin, Maya Ying | Doctor of Fine Arts | 1987 | |
| Ma, Yo-yo | Doctor of Music | 1987 | |
| Mathias, Jr., Charles McC. | Doctor of Laws | 1987 | |
| McCord, James I. | Doctor of Divinity | 1987 | |
| Meselson, Matthew | Doctor of Science | 1987 | |
| Motley, Constance Baker | Doctor of Laws | 1987 |