Jack White was awarded an honorary doctorate degree earlier today, during Wayne State University’s commencement ceremony in Detroit, Michigan. The hometown hero was honored for his dedication to the city and contribution to the arts, as local ABC affiliate WXYZ reports.

Earlier this month, White took part in an birthday celebration for Loretta Lynn, duetting with Margo Price during a tribute performance. He recently reunited his rock outfit, the Raconteurs, for their first album in 11 years, Help Us Stranger. The album arrives June 21 via Third Man Records.

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