TV legal analyst Nancy Grace awarded honorary doctorate by Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University (JSU) awarded an honorary doctorate to victims’ rights advocate and television legal analyst Nancy Grace at its spring commencement on April 29th.

Grace received the honor during the ceremony on Burgess-Snow Field in JSU Stadium. She also gave the keynote address to 850 students who were awarded degrees.

Below is a video of her commencement address:

Impactful and Powerful

Named one of the most impactful and powerful women in entertainment by both “Variety” and “The Hollywood Reporter,” Grace currently hosts “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace,” which airs on Fox Nation and SIRIUS XM. 

Previously, she was the force behind CNN Headline News’ top-rated “Nancy Grace,” Oxygen’s “Injustice with Nancy Grace” and A&E’s limited series “Grace vs. Abrams.”

Grace’s connection with JSU 

During her time as a special prosecutor for the Atlanta Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Grace became acquainted with future JSU Distinguished Scholar of Applied Forensics, Joseph Scott Morgan. 

According to JSU, the two worked together early in their careers when he was a forensics investigator in Atlanta. Now, they can often be found together on live television, discussing the latest crime stories gripping our nation.

“She truly cares about victims of crime,” Morgan said in a JSU news release. “I have seen her sit for hours at conventions listening to people’s stories. She has tried to help thousands of people.”

Endowed Scholarship

Along with the honorary degree, JSU also established an endowed scholarship in honor of Nancy Grace to support the education of the children of first responders who lost their lives or were disabled in the line of duty. 

To contribute to the scholarship fund, contact University Development at 256-782-5605.

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