The esteemed journalist, at the age of 58, was honored for his outstanding contributions in delivering significant news stories through the television medium.
During the ceremony held at Edge Hill University’s Ormskirk campus on Monday, Myrie encouraged graduates to pursue a career they are passionate about, as this will make work feel like a turn of events never experienced before.
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Expressing gratitude to Edge Hill University for bestowing him with this prestigious honor, Myrie acknowledged the presence of exceptional individuals in the hall, filled with champions and winners.
He commended his fellow graduates for their dedication and hard work, emphasizing that hard work is the essential ingredient for success and the reason behind their achievements.
Myrie fervently hopes that their degrees from this esteemed institution will enable them to discover a career they are passionate about, thus enabling them to evade the challenges associated with traditional work-life experiences.
He concluded his speech by urging the graduates to continuously strive for excellence in all their future endeavors.
Taking to Twitter later, he shared his appreciation for the “fabulous ceremony and wonderful campus” of Edge Hill University.
Originally from Bolton, Greater Manchester, Myrie’s parents belonged to the Windrush generation from Jamaica, and he was brought up in this vibrant cultural mix.
His passion for news ignited during his teenage years as he delivered newspapers, which he thoroughly read from cover to cover.
After earning his law degree from the University of Sussex, Myrie embarked on his journalistic career by enrolling in the BBC’s esteemed journalism training program. He started his journey in local radio in Bristol.
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Myrie has displayed his exceptional skills in the BBC’s London newsroom, as well as in several locations worldwide as a foreign correspondent, covering critical global news stories.
This includes extensive coverage of every US presidential election since 1996 and recent reporting on the Ukraine conflict.
Myrie’s remarkable achievements have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Royal Television Society’s TV Journalist of the Year and Presenter of the Year. He has also been nominated for both Baftas and Emmys twice.
Furthermore, Myrie has had the opportunity to host BBC programs such as the Proms and the popular quiz show Mastermind, showcasing his versatility as a
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