"Max the cat is now a ‘doctor of litter-ature’ from Vermont State University"
An interview:
"What makes you an authority on the topic of nuclear reactors?"
"I have an honorary degree from Vermont State University."
[Checks notes:] "Ah, yes, the very same university that gave an honorary degree to a cat."
"..."
"For being friendly and pooping in its litter box."
"Yes, that cat fulfilled the requirements."
"What were your requirements?"
"Being friendly and pooping in a nuclear reactor."
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https://apnews.com/article/cat-honorary-degree-d9c9b219361c2566e611f92967909b33
At Vermont State University, Max the cat is now a 'doctor of litter-ature'
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of “doctor of litter-ature” on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community. Vermont State University’s Castleton campus is honoring the feline ahead of students' graduation Saturday for his friendliness. The school says in a Facebook post that “Max the Cat has been an affectionate member of the Castleton family for years." The popular tabby lives in a house with his human family on the street that leads to the main entrance to campus. His owner reports he's been socializing on campus for about four years.