Andy Murray honored by Stirling University

Andy Murray, Wimbledon champion, was presented with an honorary degree by the University of Stirling, where he used to train on the courts of the Scottish National Training Centre.

The university principal, Professor Gerry McCormac, told the public that ‘We are delighted to welcome back Andy Murray to the university campus. One of the greatest athletes of his generation, Andy has broken the boundaries of British tennis and elevated the profile of the sport to new levels. His exceptional sporting abilities, diligence and tenacity make him an inspirational role model to our students and to people across the world.’

Murray received a standing ovation as he got emotional after being presented with a framed scroll that had his full title, ‘Andy Barron Murray OBE’.

With a trembling voice, Murray tried to hold a ‘thank you’ speech, saying that: ‘I'd like to thank the council for voting me in - I was expecting a few nos. I was thinking, 'there's got to be one of you who doesn't like me. I'd like to thank all my family and friends and girlfriend for coming to support me. To get this honour means a lot to me so thanks to everyone for coming along - and I apologise for this behaviour.’