Morgan Freeman accepted his honorary degree from Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss., with a simple "thank you."
Delta State conferred the doctor of arts and letters degree on the 68-year-old actor in front of a capacity crowd Saturday at Walter Sillers Coliseum.
"Mr. Freeman's commitment to the Delta has been steadfast and solid. He has never forgotten his roots and we appreciate him for that," Delta State President John M. Hilpert said.