We have some exciting news! Tomorrow the University of Florida School of Music in Tom’s hometown of Gainesville will be recognizing him with an Honorary Doctorate. This is a distinction that Tom dreamed of receiving in his lifetime, so this honor means a great deal to our family.

To mark this occasion, we have donated $100,000 in Tom's memory to launch The Tom Petty Endowment for Guitars & Innovation. You too can continue Tom’s spirit of music mentorship by donating to the endowment to support the next generation of artists.

Donate to The Tom Petty Music Endowment at UF

 

Or you can purchase 'An American Treasure' poster by Shepard Fairey in an exclusive colorway (limited edition of 300) with net proceeds flowing to the UF School of Music.

Limited Edition ‘An American Treasure’ Poster Benefitting the UF School of Music

NPR- Morning Edition

University of Florida is giving an honorary doctorate in music to the late Tom Petty

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/04/1173906501/university-of-florida-giving-honorary-doctorate-in-music-to-the-late-tom-petty

 

WUSF (University of Southern Florida) 

University of Florida is giving an honorary doctorate in music to the late Tom Petty

https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/2023-05-04/university-of-florida-is-giving-an-honorary-doctorate-in-music-to-the-late-tom-petty

 

WKAR (Michigan State, NPR affiliate)

University of Florida is giving an honorary doctorate in music to the late Tom Petty

https://www.wkar.org/2023-05-04/university-of-florida-is-giving-an-honorary-doctorate-in-music-to-the-late-tom-petty

 

WPSU (Central Pennsylvania, NPR affiliate)

University of Florida is giving an honorary doctorate in music to the late Tom Petty

https://radio.wpsu.org/2023-05-04/university-of-florida-is-giving-an-honorary-doctorate-in-music-to-the-late-tom-petty

 

Hawaii Public Radio (Hawaii, NPR affiliate)

University of Florida is giving an honorary doctorate in music to the late Tom Petty

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/2023-05-04/university-of-florida-is-giving-an-honorary-doctorate-in-music-to-the-late-tom-petty

 

KVPR (California, NPR affiliate)

University of Florida is giving an honorary doctorate in music to the late Tom Petty

https://www.kvpr.org/2023-05-04/university-of-florida-is-giving-an-honorary-doctorate-in-music-to-the-late-tom-petty

 

NME

Tom Petty receives posthumous doctorate of music from the University of Florida

https://www.nme.com/news/music/tom-petty-receives-posthumous-doctorate-of-music-from-the-university-of-florida-3439502

 

Daily Times

Rock Music Menu: Runnin’ down a doctorate: Tom Petty to receive posthumous honor

https://www.delcotimes.com/2023/05/04/rock-music-menu-runnin-down-a-doctorate-tom-petty-to-receive-posthumous-honor/

 

Consequence of Sound

Tom Petty Receives Posthumous Doctorate of Music from University of Florida, Estate Establishes Music School Endowment

https://consequence.net/2023/05/tom-petty-honorary-doctorate-music-school-endowment/

 

Music Connection

Tom Petty To Be Conferred Honorary Doctor Of Music

https://www.musicconnection.com/tom-petty-to-be-conferred-honorary-doctor-of-music/

 

uDiscover Music

Tom Petty To Receive Posthumous Honorary Doctor Of Music Degree

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/tom-petty-to-receive-posthumous-honorary-doctor-of-music-degree/

 

Yahoo! (uDiscover Music affiliate)

Tom Petty To Receive Posthumous Honorary Doctor Of Music Degree

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tom-petty-receive-posthumous-honorary-180732855.html

 

100.7 KSLX Classic Rock

Tom Petty getting honorary doctorate degree

https://kslx.com/tom-petty-getting-honorary-doctorate-degree/

 

Bravewords

Tom Petty To Receive Posthumous Honorary Doctorate From University Of Florida

https://bravewords.com/news/tom-petty-to-receive-posthumous-honorary-doctorate-from-university-of-florida

 

Always Classic

Tom Petty getting honorary doctorate degree

https://www.wxhc.com/tom-petty-getting-honorary-doctorate-degree/

 

Rolling Stone

That’s Dr. Tom Petty to You

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tom-petty-doctorate-music-university-of-florida-1234728541/

 

American Songwriter

Tom Petty to Receive Posthumous Doctorate Degree

https://americansongwriter.com/tom-petty-to-receive-posthumous-doctorate-degree/

 

Relix

Tom Petty to Receive Honorary Doctorate of Music from the University of Florida

https://relix.com/news/detail/tom-petty-to-receive-honorary-doctorate-of-music-from-the-university-of-florida/

 

Jambase

Dr. Tom Petty: Late Rock Legend To Receive Honorary Music Doctorate From University Of Florida

https://www.jambase.com/article/tom-petty-honorary-music-doctorate-university-of-florida

 

Rock Cellar Magazine

Dr. Tom Petty? Late Legend to Receive Honorary Doctor of Music Degree from University of Florida

https://rockcellarmagazine.com/tom-petty-doctor-of-music-degree-university-of-florida-honor/#main

 

Grateful Web

Tom Petty To Be Conferred Honorary Doctor Of Music By The University Of Florida

https://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/tom-petty-be-conferred-honorary-doctor-music-university-florida

 

Double Platinum 

Tom Petty to be Conferred Honorary Doctor of Music by University of Florida

https://www.doubleplatinum.us/post/tom-petty-to-be-conferred-honorary-doctor-of-music-by-university-of-florida

 

Vintage Rock

Tom Petty To Be Conferred Honorary Doctor Of Music By The University Of Florida

https://vintagerocknews.blogspot.com/2023/05/tom-petty-to-be-conferred-honorary.html

 

The Gainesville Sun

UF honors Gainesville native and rock icon Tom Petty with posthumous doctorate degree

https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2023/05/04/university-of-florida-honors-tom-petty-with-posthumous-degree/70184474007/

 

Coastal Breeze

The late Tom Petty honoured with Doctor of Music degree from the University of Florida

https://www.coastalbreezenews.com/lifestyles/entertainment/the-late-tom-petty-honoured-with-doctor-of-music-degree-from-the-university-of-florida/article_9783ad34-5278-5a85-bbb3-03e026346554.html