UG confers honorary doctorate on Guyanese-British Actress

(Department of Public Information Press Release) The University of Guyana (UG) on Wednesday conferred an honorary degree – ‘honoris causa’, (for the sake of honour), on Guyanese-British Actress, Letitia Michelle Wright, at its main campus at Turkeyen, Georgetown.

An honorary degree recognises meritorious accomplishments and activity in any given body of work.

Such work in Wright’s case relates to her accomplishments as an actress, and its benefit to society, which is reflected in the values cherished by the university.

The actress, in her acceptance speech, shared her journey.

Her delivery from the podium hovered around an authentic reflection as a Guyanese, who is filled with gratitude.

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Source: CARICOM TODAY