The University of Limerick honored actress Ruth Negga and musician Rhiannon Giddens with honorary degrees for their cultural impact. La Universidad de Limerick honró a la actriz Ruth Negga y el músico Rhiannon Giddens con títulos honorarios por su impacto cultural.

The University of Limerick awarded honorary Doctor of Letters degrees to actress Ruth Negga and musician Rhiannon Giddens in recognition of their major contributions to film, music, theatre, and global culture. La Universidad de Limerick otorgó grados honorarios de Doctor en Letras a la actriz Ruth Negga y al músico Rhiannon Giddens en reconocimiento a sus importantes contribuciones al cine, la música, el teatro y la cultura global. The ceremony, held at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, honored both artists for their excellence, impact, and inspiration. La ceremonia, celebrada en la Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, honró a ambos artistas por su excelencia, impacto e inspiración. Negga, born in Ethiopia and raised in Limerick, gained international acclaim for roles in Loving, Passing, and Preacher. Negga, nacido en Etiopía y criado en Limerick, obtuvo aclamación internacional por sus papeles en Loving, Passing y Preacher. Giddens, a two-time Grammy winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient, is known for her work in African American musical traditions and her role as Artistic Director of the Silkroad Ensemble. Giddens, ganadora de dos premios Grammy y Premio Pulitzer, es conocida por su trabajo en las tradiciones musicales afroamericanas y su papel como Directora Artística del Silkroad Ensemble. Both were praised by university leaders for their cultural influence and dedication to storytelling and cross-cultural collaboration. Ambos fueron elogiados por los líderes de la universidad por su influencia cultural y su dedicación a la narración de historias y la colaboración intercultural.