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Honorary Doctorate given to Murray State philanthropist

WKMS
Published May 6, 2010 at 4:59 PM CDT
Jesse D. Jones standing outside of the new Jesse D. Jones Hall on Murray State's campus.
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Jesse D. Jones standing outside of the new Jesse D. Jones Hall on Murray State's campus.

By Kate Lochte

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Murray, KY – At Saturday's commencement, Murray State will award an honorary doctorate degree to retired Albemarle Corporation executive Mr. Jesse D. Jones of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kate Lochte has more.

Mr. Jones will receive an honorary doctorate degree at Murray State's May commencement ceremony which starts at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Regional Special Events Center.