Berry Receives Honorary Recognition

Berry Receives Honorary Recognition

A university representative presents a framed honorary “Doctor of Public Service” degree certificate to William Raine Berry at a graduation ceremony, with college banners in the background.

Photo by Grace Cockrell

Mississippi State honorary degree recipient William “Bill” Berry, left, retired ConocoPhillips executive vice president for worldwide exploration and production, was presented the university recognition at May graduation ceremonies by MSU President Mark E. Keenum. Berry’s impressive career, which spanned more than 30 years, took him to numerous countries across the globe including China, where he was recognized as an outstanding foreign expert by its government in 1996.