McKenna to Be Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Wednesday, 11th Sep 2024 14:28

Town boss Kieran McKenna is to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Suffolk next month.

McKenna is one of five people who will receive honorary degrees at graduation ceremonies in October.

The Northern Irishman will be joined by Boshor Ali, the chair of BSC Multicultural Services, historian Sir Diarmaid MacCulloch, Michael Read MBE, who has swum the English Channel 33 times, and chair of Healthwatch England and of the Royal College of Physicians Professor David Croisdale-Appleby OBE.

McKenna’s award celebrates the double promotion the club has achieved since he took over in December 2021.

“To receive an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Suffolk is a proud moment for both me and my family,” McKenna said.

“Suffolk has become a special place for us since we moved here nearly three years ago and to now receive a gesture like this from an institution so central to life in the county is an incredible honour.

“We are proud of everything we have been able to achieve at the football club over the last few years and underpinning our successes has been a strong culture, built on the hard work of so many people and continued learning.

“To have been able to bring joy to so many people in Ipswich and Suffolk over the course of the last two seasons has been extremely rewarding, with the celebrations following both of our promotions showing the strong sense of community surrounding the club, which we are proud to be a part of.”

The University of Suffolk’s graduation ceremonies take place on the Ipswich Waterfront from Saturday 19th to Wednesday 23th October.

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Stourbridgeblue added 14:41 - Sep 11 We've got Doctor Kieran McKenna
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Denny32 added 14:54 - Sep 11 Well that's one way of making him feel he has to stay with us now!!!
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BuckieBlue added 15:50 - Sep 11 Looking at the others professions Kieran has certainly 'doctored' the club to better fitness, the squad is very multicultural, he will go down in club history....but maybe leave out the swim to France! Congrats.
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Europablue added 15:51 - Sep 11 Is the doctorate in a particular field?
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johnwarksshorts added 17:08 - Sep 11 Football Field.
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TubbyToast added 17:40 - Sep 11 Probably something to do with services to the community or similar. Johnwarkshorts - I think it is only farmers who can be outstanding in their field!
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armchaircritic59 added 17:53 - Sep 11 Tubby Toast, maybe scarecrows too!
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renoble added 18:13 - Sep 11 It took me over 6 years to get mine and since then I've been patiently waiting for those honorary coaching badges to be offered... nothing yet!
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Bert added 18:44 - Sep 11 A special award for a very special and humble man who has given us all so much to remember and look forward to.
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 18:55 - Sep 11 We are growing on him aren't we? He will be talking broad Suffolk in two years, and we will be in Europe.
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Radlett_blue added 10:51 - Sep 12 "Honorary degrees" are a joke and an insult to those who have worked hard for several years to achieve their degree. Just because it's Keiran McKenna doesn't change that principle.
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blues1 added 12:22 - Sep 12 Radlettblue. Always has to be one doesnt there? Bet if you asked those who've worked for their degree, if they find this an insult, they'll say no, they don't. Honorary degrees have been given out from time immemorial. Are a completely different thing to other degrees.Why do you feel it necessary to make that comment.
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