Spielberg gets one honour that has eluded him: a college degree

Spielberg, who won Academy Awards for producing and directing Schindler’s List and for directing Saving Private Ryan, plans to don a cap and gown and march into the ceremony with his fellow students, university spokesperson said.

‘‘I wanted to accomplish this for many years as a ‘Thank you’ to my parents for giving me the opportunity for an education and a career, and as a personal note for my own family — and young people everywhere — about the importance of achieving their college education goals,’’ Spielberg said in a statement.

He quietly resumed studies in at Cal State’s Department of Film and Electronic Arts last spring, and completed his degree requirements through independent and directed study.

(Reuters)