In the wake of multiple sexual assault allegations made against Sean “Diddy” Combs, Howard University—a private historically black institution located in Washington—has officially rescinded an honorary degree it awarded the 54-year-old in 2014.
On June 7, Howard University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously “to accept the return” of the honorary award. “This acceptance revokes all honors and privileges associated with the degree. Accordingly, the Board has directed that [Mr. Combs’s] name be removed from all documents listing honorary degree recipients of Howard University,” a statement from the school reads.
