Section 16-54-4
Degrees and diplomas.
On the advice of the faculty, and with the approval of the trustees, the president may grant and confer diplomas, certificates or degrees (including honorary degrees) upon such students or persons as may be entitled thereto under the rules adopted by the trustees governing this subject.
(School Code 1927, §503; Code 1940, T. 52, §459; Acts 1979, No. 79-225, p. 342, §1.)