Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland. 10th Oct 2018. Former US Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton poses for photographers after being awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Queen's University Belfast, Wednesday October 10, 2018. Mrs Clinton was awarded for her exceptional public service in the US and globally, and for her outstanding contribution to peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. Credit: Irish Eye/Alamy Live News
Speaking ahead of the ceremony, the President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's, Professor Ian Greer said: "We are delighted to award an honorary degree to Hillary Rodham Clinton. The former US Secretary of State is an internationally-recognised public servant, who has developed strong links with Queen's and Northern Ireland. "She made a considerable contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process and, as Secretary of State, focused on economic development to underpin the emergence of a strong and competitive Northern Ireland. With her long-standing commitment to peace, stability and economic regeneration, she is a strong advocate for Northern Ireland and an inspirational role model for the Queen's community." During the honorary graduation ceremony Professor Adrienne Scullion, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen's announced a new scholarship and fellowship in Secretary Clinton's name, honouring her long-standing commitment to peace, stability and education. The scholarship entitled: 'The Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation' will allow two exceptional female students from the USA who wish to pursue study in a field related to politics, conflict transformation or human rights the opportunity to study at the University. The fellowship entitled: 'Hillary Rodham Clinton Early Career Fellowship' will allow an outstanding early career researcher to work in the fields of conflict transformation; global security and borders; human rights including women’s rights and children’s rights; international law; international politics; international relations; and women in politics.
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