Meet Dr. Max: The Cat Who Graduated with Honors

A New Kind of Doctor

Vermont State University has just awarded an honorary doctorate degree to an unusual recipient: a cat named Max. From now on, he’ll be known as Dr. Max! He received his degree in literature after years of hard work and dedication.

Campus Tour Guide

Dr. Max has been busy. Besides studying, he has worked as a campus tour guide since his freshman year. He shows new students around the Castleton campus, making sure they know all the best spots for naps. Dr. Max is always there for students, from their first day of college to graduation day.

Honored for Friendliness

The university gave Dr. Max his degree to recognize his friendly nature. With his honorary doctorate, he now has special perks like access to catnip and scratching posts. He lives in a house near the campus entrance and loves roaming the school grounds, which he considers his backyard.

A Special Companion

Max enjoys hitching rides on students’ backpacks, choosing his personal taxis carefully. Students love Dr. Max and take care of him, even making sure he gets home if he’s out too late. He chose not to attend the in-person graduation ceremony to let other graduates shine. Instead, his diploma will be sent directly to his home.