The following individuals were honored by the College of Biological Sciences with an honorary degree from the University of Minnesota for their outstanding lifetime accomplishments.

• Phillip Sharp, Hon. D.Sc., 2011
• David Dilcher, Hon. D.Sc., 2009
• Sean Carroll, Hon. D.Sc., 2009
• Sir Paul M. Nurse, Hon. D.Sc., 2007
• John R. Jungck, Hon. D.Sc., 2004
• Claire M. Fraser, Hon. D.Sc., 2003
• Rebecca F. Goldburg, Hon. LL.D, 2002
• Margaret B. Davis, Hon. D.Sc., 2002
• Jane Goodall, Hon. D.Sc., 2001
• Prince Masahito Hitachi, Hon. D.Sc., 2001
• Nelson D. Goldberg, Hon. D.Sc., 2000
• Eville Gorham, Hon. D.Sc., 1999
• Paul D. Boyer, Hon. D.Sc., 1996
• Herbert E. Wright, Jr., Hon. D.Sc., 1996
• Daniel H. Janzen, Hon. D.Sc., 1996
• Edward Lewis, Hon. D.Sc., 1993