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Wyclef Jean received an honorary doctorate for Haiti from WSCU

Haitian hip of superstar Wyclef Jean received an honorary doctorate from Western Connecticut State University in recognition of his ongoing work in Haiti.
Wyclef Jean Rocking his Timberland Earthkeepers Gear
Wyclef Jean Rocking his Timberland Earthkeepers Gear

This honorary doctorate was bestowed upon Wyclef Jean on May 23, 2010, in a special ceremony in Danbury Connecticut in which he delivered the commencement speech to the graduating class of 2010 titled "Vision For The Future" .

YES YOU CAN...

As of today, YES YOU CAN call him... Dr. Wyclef Jean

Amongst his other titles, this one has a really nice ring to it, doesn't it?

In his commencement speech to the graduating class, Dr. Wyclef said:

"I used to ride a donkey to school in Haiti... I lived in a one-room shack...

When I came to America, I didn't speak a word of English...

Today I am able to travel the world, reach people with my music, work on behalf of my native Haiti and even speak at a college commencement....

I am proof that anything you want is possible, if you can only envision it first."

Wyclef is an inspiration for all Haitians around the world, young and old, and this honorary doctorate is one more reason that we are so proud of him, his achievements, and most important, him always remembering who he is and where he is from.

You inspire my friend, you make me want to accomplish more.

Thank you...

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Haitien says...

wyclef,i still with u,paske ou montre ke ou solidareanpil,paske gen anpil haitien k nou konnen,ki gen anpil lajan,pa janm panse yon jou more »

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Dioderson Augustin says...

my friend Wyclef,i am so happy for all the things you do for us in Haiti,thank you for love, ur senbility,keep love for Haitian and God gonna more »

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Rounson says...

chak jeune tankou mwen an nou fe menm jan ak wyclef si nou rive nan lavi sepa nou selman men se koule bleu et rouge la ki rive more »

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Rounson says...

im happy for my brother clef and my nation clef makes me feel that all haitians are smart and have a dream.today is wyclef tomorrow will be my more »

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Emmanuel Noel says...

my brother, for the work you have done for your country Haiti and throughout the world there's nothing material that I could offer you to more »

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Christine says...

yo soy haitiana nacida en republica dominicana soy amante a la musica de wyclef aun que no naci en haiti como el estoy orgullosa de llevar more »

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Berthauny Bernard says...

I am very proud to be haitian when i hear one of my people so exciting in the world.I ask all haitians to leave all their old mentality to create more »

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Eco-cell says...

I always think he is a good Haitian, an exceptional one looking at by his talent and his heart for Haiti,but i became convinced about that when more »

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Boss Mueller says...

its a good thing to think to wycle jean.But for people who has since who really cares,whith those millions that he got and his hands,wyclef more »

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Duval Jude says...

deja je vous dis bonjour et je suis content de vouus rencontrer just mwen se yon haitien mwen ta renmen etudier, donc avek tout more »

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