Two people will receive honorary doctorates from ASU at its spring commencement in May. The honor goes to ASU alum Johnny Allison and Roasanne Cash, daughter of the late Johnny Cash.
A long-time philanthropist and artist who helped inspire and guide the restoration of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, the Dyess Colony headquarters house, and a pivotal member of both the Johnny Cash Music Festivals and the Johnny Cash Heritage Festivals, Cash will receive her doctorate of letters at the 10 a.m. ceremony.
A 1966 graduate of A-State in business, Allison will receive his doctorate of letters at the 2:30 p.m. ceremony, coinciding with the graduates of the Griffin College of Business.
Allison and Cash are the 19th and 20th recipients of honorary doctorates from Arkansas State.
Commencement is May 16.