Editor’s note — Information courtesy of the Northern Arizona University story — “NAU to recognize four Arizona leaders with honorary doctorate degrees during commencement ceremonies.”
FLAGSTAFF — Miguel Vasquez, a former Northern Arizona University professor of anthropology, was recognized with honorary doctorates during a commencement ceremony held on May 9, 2025.
Vasquez, who died last year after a long career of advocacy and education in Coconino County, was represented on stage by his son, NAU alumnus and Coconino County Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez.
“NAU’s honorary doctorate recipients are all Arizonans whose careers are exemplary and who have demonstrated a tireless commitment to the public good, especially in advancing educational access, excellence, and attainment for the people of our state,” NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera stated in the story. “They truly reflect NAU’s values, and I look forward to honoring their achievements and celebrating the accomplishments of the more than 5,700 graduates who will be awarded degrees at our commencement ceremonies.”
