Facebook boss to receive Harvard degree in May

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg is one of the world's most famous college dropouts. But the billionaire will eventually get a degree from Harvard University.

At 32, Zuckerberg will not have to return to class to complete his degree. Instead, he will deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of 2017. This also means that Mark Zuckerberg will receive an honorary degree from Harvard, according to Business Insider.

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg will receive a degree from Harvard. Photo from the internet

Writing in the Harvard Gazette, Harvard President Drew Faust said it was entirely appropriate to invite Zuckerberg to speak at Harvard's 366th graduation ceremony.

“Few modern inventions can compete with Facebook in helping people around the world interact with each other. And few can compare with Mark Zuckerberg in his efforts to use technological innovation to change the world,” Faust wrote.

In addition, she also mentioned Zuckerberg's many contributions to promoting scientific progress, developing education and bringing opportunities to many people through charitable activities.

Ten years ago, billionaire Bill Gates was the one who gave the commencement speech for Harvard. At that time, Zuckerberg sat in the crowd of students, according to The Verge.

Harvard also posted a short video showing Zuckerberg sitting next to Bill Gates and asking him for advice on his speech.

Facebook's boss will be invited to speak to Harvard graduates on May 25. Photo from the internet

Mark Zuckerberg dropped out of Harvard in 2004 when he was a sophomore. The young man then moved to Palo Alto, California, USA to develop the social network Facebook, which was still too new to everyone at that time. After 13 years, Facebook has become one of the most valuable, fastest growing and influential companies in the world.

Facebook's CEO will speak to Harvard graduates on May 25.

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