John
E. Ahern received an honorary Doctorate of Science degree from his
alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, during UW commencement ceremonies
May 16.
The honorary
doctorate is the highest recognition given by UW-Madison. The award process begins with nominations
from UW-Madison academic departments, and must then be endorsed by a 28-member
Committee on Honorary Degrees, the UW-Madison chancellor, the Board of Regents,
and the UW-Madison Faculty Senate.