At just 23 years of age, Rashford became the youngest recipient of an honorary doctorate from the university.
Family ♥️ https://t.co/dDGpn1G8GO https://t.co/j88z04dCYO
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) 1633695114000
Former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who also has an honorary degree from the university, joined Rashford’s friends and family – including his tearful mum – to see him receive the award from vice-chancellor Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell.
Rashford waged a high-profile campaign last year to persuade the British government to provide free meals to vulnerable youngsters in England throughout the school holidays during the coronavirus pandemic, eventually forcing Prime Minister Boris Johnson into a U-turn.
He has also been an outspoken critic of the government’s decision to scrap the UK# 20-a-week (USD 2.73) increase to Universal Credit, introduced to support people on low incomes during the pandemic.
More News
‘Ever done a DNA test on Suryakumar?’: Social media salutes Mumbai Indians ‘beast’ after unreal 51-ball 102* | Cricket News – Times of India
‘He breaks you’: Skipper Hardik Pandya lauds Suryakumar Yadav after win over Sunrisers Hyderabad | Cricket News – Times of India
MI vs SRH, IPL 2024 Highlights: Ton-up Suryakumar Yadav powers Mumbai Indians to seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad | Cricket News – Times of India