Chita Rivera, Professor Tony Mata, Dean Lucinda Lavelli Photo

From: Photo Flash: Chita Rivera Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Florida, Gainesville

The legendary Broadway icon has just added another honor to her vast array. On Friday, May 4, Chita Rivera was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree by the University of Florida, Gainesville, before thousands of graduating students and their families at the Class of 2018 Spring commencement. Rivera also presented a master class workshop to UF School of Theatre + Dance students and faculty following the graduation ceremony.