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The post Katt Williams receives honorary doctorate from Miles College<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Legendary comedian Katt Williams has received an immense honor<\/a>, receiving a doctorate in Humane Letters from Fairfield, Alabama-based HBCU Miles College. Williams received the honor on Thursday.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not every day that people get an honorary doctorate,\u201d said Miles President Bobbie Knight in her introduction<\/a> of Williams, per AL.com. \u201cIt\u2019s because of you and what you have done, and we just want to show you how much we appreciate you and recognize you for the work you have done.\u201d<\/p>\n The honorary doctorate comes as Katt Williams has announced that he\u2019s launching a movie studio, purchasing the former Fort McClellan property in 2024. Per Williams via Alabama News Central, he has<\/a> Tyler Perry-esque ambitions.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just not fair to put all that pressure on Tyler Perry. He can only do so much,\u201d Williams said, emphasizing the need for more creators in the industry to step up and build similar infrastructure.<\/p>\n AL.com indicates that Miles College has entered a partnership to work with Williams and his studio once it officially opens.<\/p>\n \u201cPresident Knight\u2019s vision is to integrate AI into every facet of the institution, and this opportunity to partner with Katt Williams advances that vision. Specifically, aligning with his studio development and plan in Anniston creates career ladders and provides real-world learning for our student entrepreneurs,\u201d said Chuck Faush, Miles\u2019 chief innovation and growth officer, in an exclusive quote obtained by AL.com.<\/p>\n Williams is known for his brash and audacious comedy, receiving viral acclaim for his wide-ranging three-hour interview with Shannon Sharpe on his\u00a0Club Shay Shay\u00a0<\/i>podcast<\/a> in January 2024.<\/p>\n Related: Tennessee State wins homecoming clash against Howard University<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n