The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus will confer honorary degrees on international hip-hop artist Doug E. Fresh and founder of Mount Zion’s Missions Barbados Foursquare Church, Reverend Dr Lucille Baird.
Doug E. Fresh is being recognised for his contribution to the arts through hip-hop music.
Born in Harlem, USA, the “Original Human Beatbox” has helped to lay the foundation for hip-hop culture around the world.
His contribution to the Caribbean includes collaborations with many regional artistes, support for disaster relief efforts and scholarships for UWI students.
Meanwhile, Reverend Dr Baird is being recognised for her contribution to community transformation through practical outreach and rehabilitation programmes, counselling, education and mentorship over four decades.
The two awardees will receive their Doctor of Letters degrees on October 17.
They are among 13 honourees who will receive the prestigious awards across the UWI campuses during their 2026 graduation ceremonies.
