Tennis ace Jamie Murray has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Stirling.
Jamie received the Honorary Doctorate in recognition for his contribution to Scottish and UK tennis at the university's winter graduation ceremony on Friday.
A seven-time Grand Slam doubles champion, Davis Cup winner and former doubles world number one, Jamie grew up close to the University of Stirling, in Dunblane, where he was coached by his mother Judy.
Judy and Jamie’s brother Andy are both Honorary Graduates of the University of Stirling - Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and home to the Scottish National Tennis Centre.
Collecting his degree along with more than 400 other graduates at Friday afternoon’s ceremony, Jamie returned to his roots - the Scottish National Tennis Centre - where Jamie and Andy both trained, as it served as the graduation hall for the University of Stirling’s winter ceremony.
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Jamie, who has claimed 32 ATP Tour doubles titles, was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to tennis and charity. In 2023, he was named tournament director of the 2024 cinch Championships at the Queen’s Club.
Jamie said: “I'm very proud to receive an honorary degree from the University of Stirling and it is particularly special to me to be in the hall which normally serves as the National Tennis Centre - a place where I started my tennis journey.
"I have fond memories of playing here and learning new skills as a young boy, and to be back to share this day with so many others who have experienced the power of sport to change and improve lives is incredible. It is an honour to be recognised by Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.”
Also on Friday, retail and wholesale veteran Stanley Morrice became an Honorary Graduate.
Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Stirling, said: “Graduation is always a special occasion for the University – a time to celebrate with our graduates and their families and friends, and an opportunity to recognise the hard work and academic achievements of our students.
“We are proud to welcome two distinguished honorary graduates to our alumni community. Jamie and Stanley have each made a lasting impact on their sectors, and society. As such, they are excellent role models for our graduating students.”
In total, more than 1,000 students graduated from the University of Stirling this week. Three ceremonies were held across two days as students celebrated their academic achievements alongside their families, friends and University staff.
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