The song's composer, Hernaldo Zúñiga, received a tribute during the ceremony.

Twenty-one other Asian Americans also received the medal during the ceremony, all but seven of them posthumously.

But his name received attention often during the ceremony, which included remarks by his daughter, Sharon Robinson.

The award was presented as part of the university's annual graduation celebrations and more than 300 performing arts students received their degree certificates during the same ceremony.

Twenty-one other Asian Americans also received the medal during the ceremony, but only seven of them were still alive.

However, Haenicke did not present Allen's degree this time, because he would also receive his own honorary degree during the same ceremony.

Cheers also received the most major nominations (10) and major awards (4) during the ceremony.

Ashley, now 6, wore the same outfit as her mother (minus the train) and received a ring from the bridegroom during the ceremony.

His youngest son, Noah, received his bachelor's degree during the same ceremony.

Dresser also received an honorary degree from the university during the ceremony.