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Jimmy Barnes is "humbled and proud" to receive an Honorary Doctorate

"You can see I can't stop smiling."

Jimmy Barnes shared beautiful photos after receiving an Honorary Doctorate by The University of South Australia for his "unstoppable career".

"I am both humbled and proud to be receiving an Honorary Doctorate awarded to me by the @universitysa. What an Honour. The magnitude of this occasion has only just sunk in. You can see I can't stop smiling," Jimmy Barnes wrote his Instagram sharing beautiful photos from the ceremony along with a happy solo picture of him.

"From working class boy to working class man to working class hero, Jimmy has had to overcome adversity and countless setbacks, bouncing back stronger each time," University of South Australia Vice Chancellor Professor David Lloyd said.

"If you want a gold standard for the 'unstoppable career', then Jimmy Barnes is it".

Congratulations to Dr. Jimmy Barnes!