Johnson & Wales University Awards David Burke Honorary Doctorate
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today David Burke, the globally acclaimed chef known for his creative approach to modern American cuisine, received an honorary doctorate in business administration, from Johnson & Wales University (JWU) for his outstanding achievements in the culinary world during a career that began in 1983 and is going stronger than ever with the debut of four new restaurants to date this year. The presentation was made at JWU's Charlotte campus's annual commencement ceremony. Burke is the first chef in a decade to be recognized with the honorary degree that is awarded every year at the JWU Charlotte ceremony.
- So far, EIGHTJWU Charlotte graduates have been named Burke Fellows giving the chef a notable connection to the university beyond the new honorary doctorate.
- In a letter confirming the presentation of the degree to Burke, the chancellor of Johnson & Wales University, Mim l. Runey, LP.D., said.
- "On behalf of all of us at Johnson & Wales University, we are so pleased to be honoring chef David Burke for his extraordinary achievements in the culinary world, especially his advancement of modern American cuisine, as Johnson & Wales celebrates 50 years of culinary education.
- David Burke, for being Powered by Purpose and for leading with passion, Johnson & Wales University is proud to confer upon you the degree of Doctor of Business Administration, honoris causa."