As of 2013, Hesburgh held a world's record for what?
Longest tenure as president
Most books authored
Most foreign languages spoken
Most honorary degrees
Answer
The world record for the most honorary degrees is held by the late Father Theodore Hesburgh, who received a staggering 150 honorary degrees from universities and colleges across the globe. As president of the University of Notre Dame for an astounding 35 years, Hesburgh's profound impact on Catholic higher education, interfaith dialogue, and civil rights earned him widespread recognition and admiration.
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