In this Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 photo, Illinois State University President Larry Dietz, left, and Board of Trustees Chairman Rocky Donahue, place an academic hood on the shoulders of ISU alumnus Jane Lynch while presenting her with an honorary doctoral degree during the Founders Day Convocation at Bone Student Center in Normal, Ill. Lynch was honored for her work in movies, television and the stage. (David Proeber/The Pantagraph via AP)
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NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Jane Lynch has received an honorary doctoral degree from her alma mater Illinois State University.
Lynch is a native of the Chicago suburb of Dolton and a 1982 graduate of Illinois State's theatre program. The (Bloomington) Pantagraph (http://bit.ly/2lSUAdx ) reports Lynch told an audience Thursday at the Normal campus that she's thankful for "all the mishaps" and "detours" in life that led her to where she is today.
Lynch is known for her portrayal of cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on the TV show "Glee." She's also hosted "Hollywood Game Night" and appeared on shows like "Criminal Minds" and "Two and a Half Men."
Lynch says her "passion began to blossom" for acting at ISU. Last September she appeared in a television spot promoting the school.
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Information from: The Pantagraph, http://www.pantagraph.com
In this Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 photo, Illinois State University Vice President for Student Affairs Levester Johnson, left, President Larry Dietz and former President David Strand, right, shoot a selfie with ISU alumnus Jane Lynch before Lynch was given an honorary doctoral degree during the Founders Day Convocation at Bone Student Center in Normal, Ill. Lynch, an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress, was recognized for her numerous awards in movies and on television. (David Proeber/The Pantagraph via AP)
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