Former Disney CEO Bob Iger receives honorary degree from Howard University

Howard University is giving special recognition to former Disney CEO Bob Iger.

On Saturday, Iger received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Howard. He called it a 'tremendous recognition.'

"I must say, there's something very special about this. Part of it is the personal connection that I have through Chadwick Boseman and my friend Reggie Simmons. Part of it is just what Howard stands for - its reputation, its meaning," said Iger.

Both Iger and Disney have a special history with Howard. Under his leadership, the company established the Disney Storytellers Fund and supported the building of the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts Center.