<p>Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has been bestowed with an honorary Doctor of Music degree by the University of Pennsylvania.</p>.<p>The 57-year-old musician took to Instagram to share the news on Monday.</p>.<p>"It's better to be a doctor than be in need of a doctor. Thanks @uofpenn and congratulations to all the graduates," Bon Jovi captioned the picture from the ceremony in which he can be seen wearing the cap along with other graduates.</p>.<p>He was honoured at Penn's 263rd Commencement at Franklin Field in Philadelphia for both his musical achievements and his humanitarian endeavours, including his Soul Kitchen community restaurants in New Jersey.</p>.<p>According to ABC News, the graduates sang Bon Jovi's hit 'Livin' on a Prayer' during the ceremony.</p>.<p>Amy Gutmann, the University President, paid tributes to the singer's work.</p>.<p>"The pay-it-forward model [of the Soul Kitchen] serves [the] in-need and paying customers with dignity and encourages their active participation through volunteer services," Guttman said.</p>.<p>Bon Jovi also holds an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Monmouth University.</p>
<p>Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has been bestowed with an honorary Doctor of Music degree by the University of Pennsylvania.</p>.<p>The 57-year-old musician took to Instagram to share the news on Monday.</p>.<p>"It's better to be a doctor than be in need of a doctor. Thanks @uofpenn and congratulations to all the graduates," Bon Jovi captioned the picture from the ceremony in which he can be seen wearing the cap along with other graduates.</p>.<p>He was honoured at Penn's 263rd Commencement at Franklin Field in Philadelphia for both his musical achievements and his humanitarian endeavours, including his Soul Kitchen community restaurants in New Jersey.</p>.<p>According to ABC News, the graduates sang Bon Jovi's hit 'Livin' on a Prayer' during the ceremony.</p>.<p>Amy Gutmann, the University President, paid tributes to the singer's work.</p>.<p>"The pay-it-forward model [of the Soul Kitchen] serves [the] in-need and paying customers with dignity and encourages their active participation through volunteer services," Guttman said.</p>.<p>Bon Jovi also holds an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Monmouth University.</p>