Beyonce's record boss daddy Mathew Knowles has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from his old university. Knowles, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment, was bestowed with the honor of Doctor of Humane Letters from his alma mater Fisk University at their Commencement 2008 Ceremony. Mr. Knowles is best known as the powerhouse management behind the success of Grammy Award-winners Beyoncé and global phenomenon Destiny's Child, the most successful "girl group" in the history of pop music. Knowles Sr. was picked out for his work steering the careers of his daughter and her band Destiny's Child, and his work as head of label imprint Music World Entertainment. Fisk University holds the distinction of being the first Historically Black University to induct members into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa national honor society. The school produces more African Americans who go on to earn doctoral degrees in the natural sciences than any school in the nation. Hazel R. O'Leary, Former U.S. Secretary of Energy under the Clinton Administration, is President of Fisk University.Music World Entertainment (MWE) is one of the world's leading entertainment and music conglomerates dedicated to bringing quality entertainment to the world. MWE worldwide business includes record labels, artist and producer management, staff producers, artist development, Master catalog series, investment and property holdings, including offices in Houston, Los Angeles, New York and London. MWE is the brainchild of President and CEO Mathew Knowles, the powerhouse management behind the success of Grammy Award-winners Beyoncé and global phenomenon Destiny's Child, the most successful "girl group" in the history of pop music.
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Damn shame you can also get Fisk University degrees between the condom and tampon despenser in the bathroom of Grand Central Station.
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