Greg Dyke, York graduate, to be new Director General of the BBC
Posted on 25 June 1999
Mr Dyke, who graduated with a degree in politics from the University of York in 1974, is to receive an honorary degree from the University on Thursday 8 July. The degree of Doctor of the University will be conferred on him by the University's Chancellor Dame Janet Baker at a graduation ceremony in Central Hall on the University's campus.
"I am delighted to hear of Greg's appointment," said Professor Ron Cooke, Vice-Chancellor. "He came to York as a mature student with few qualifications in 1971 and flourished, finding - like so many others - that York offered distinctive and wide-ranging opportunities. The timing of this announcement, two weeks before he receives an honorary degree from York, is a very happy coincidence and we look forward to welcoming him back to his alma mater."