Disney CEO to receive honorary Ithaca College degree. See Bob Iger's link to the school
Disney CEO to receive honorary Ithaca College degree. See Bob Iger's link to the school
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The esteemed CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, will be honored with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree at Ithaca College's 130th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18.
Shortly after graduating from Ithaca College, Iger joined Cerrache Cable, owned by Ithaca cable television pioneer and real estate developer, the late Anthony Cerracche Sr.
He is an Honorary Knight Commander following recognition by Queen Elizabeth II in June 2024 and was awarded the Chevalier de Legion d'Honneur by the French Republic that November.
The CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, will be honored with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree at Ithaca College's 130th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18.
The 2025 Commencement address will be delivered by Monica Digilio '85, M.S. '86, with senior acting major Jasmine Williams representing the graduates as the student speaker.
Iger graduated with a degree in television-radio in 1973 and has been a steadfast supporter of the college since.
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees awards honorary degrees to individuals who embody the college's values and mission upon faculty recommendation.
College President La Jerne Terry Cornish praised Iger in an April 30 statement from the college.
"Bob Iger is truly deserving of this honor," Cornish said. "His contributions to Ithaca College, our students, and the community are deeply appreciated."
Who is Iger, how did he get his start?
Shortly after graduating from Ithaca College, Iger joined Cerrache Cable, owned by Ithaca cable television pioneer and real estate developer, the late Anthony Cerracche Sr.
Iger interviewed for Cerrache and ended up reporting weather and sports for his company. He eventually moved on to the ABC network, where he gained experience in various aspects of the television industry.
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He joined Disney's senior management in 1996 and has held several positions, including CEO since 2005.
After retiring in 2021, Iger returned as CEO in November 2022, leading significant transformations within the company.
Iger has received numerous accolades for his leadership, including induction into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame and the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
He is an Honorary Knight Commander following recognition by Queen Elizabeth II in June 2024 and was awarded the Chevalier de Legion d'Honneur by the French Republic that November.
The CEO's commitment to Ithaca College is shown through his establishment of the Reginald Simmons '75 Memorial Award and the $1 million launch of the Iger-Bay Endowed Scholarship.
He served as a commencement speaker and trustee, receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2008.
For more information on the 2025 Ithaca College Commencement, visit ithaca.edu/commencement.
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