Prince has been awarded an honorary degree to recognize his influence on music and the role he has in help shaping his hometown of Minneapolis by the University of Minnesota.
The university originally wanted to present this award to Prince personally and was in preparation of if before he passed. Prince's sister, Tyka Nelson, will receiving the school's highest honor, the Doctorate of Humane Letters on his honor.
University President Eric Kaleral and Regent Darrin Rosha wil present Tyka the honor in a ceremony Wednesday night, joined by the university's School of Music students paying tribute in performing Prince's music.
He's gone, but still a rockstar!