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Singer Vanessa da Mata to become USP's first Ambassador of Culture and Extension
The University of São Paulo will confer its new Ambassador of Culture and Extension honour for the first time on singer Vanessa da Mata at a ceremony on 1 December.
Why it matters: The University of São Paulo's new culture and extension honour will have its first holder, singer Vanessa da Mata, from 1 December.
The University of São Paulo (USP) said singer Vanessa da Mata will be the first person named its Ambassador of Culture and Extension.
According to USP, the artist will receive the new honour on 1 December at a ceremony devoted to dialogue between the university and society.
Da Mata was quoted by the university as saying that, for her, there is no greater light than knowledge.
Editor’s view
Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor
USP's new Ambassador of Culture and Extension title gets its first holder, singer Vanessa da Mata, at a ceremony on 1 December dedicated to dialogue between academia and society.
What to watch
- The ceremony at which Vanessa da Mata is due to receive the honour on 1 December.
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