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Sir Paul Picks Up Yale Doctorate

Former Beatle awarded honorary degree

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted May 27, 2008 3:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney was awarded an honorary doctorate in music by Yale University yesterday during the 307th commencement at the Ivy League institution. The identities of recipients of honorary degrees are usually a closely guarded secret, but McCartney's presence on the Yale campus...   Read full story »

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