"The 28-year-old midfielder, who was awarded the MBE last year, will be given the honorary fellowship by Liverpool John Moores University.
The accolade is being awarded to mark the Anfield club captain's contribution to sport.
During the same ceremony, staged at the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool, songwriter Richard Stilgoe will also receive an honorary fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contribution to musical theatre and his support for educating young people through performance art.
Speaking earlier this week, Liverpool John Moores University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Brown said: 'Steven epitomises the university philosophy of Dream, Plan, Achieve'.
'As a young boy he excelled in the sport he loves and ensured his talent was recognised, looking upon challenges as opportunities and pursuing each available avenue.
'As a result he has become one of the best sportsmen in the country, if not the world, with a reputation for integrity both on and off the pitch.
'As a prominent sporting figure and a son of the city, it is fitting that LJMU, an international leader in sports and exercise science and a major contributor to Liverpool's success and growth, should award Steven with this honorary fellowship.
'We are delighted to welcome him into the university family.'
Radio City 25/07/2008"
I think it is quite right too! More sports personel should be awarded such things, Im sure this sets a better example for todays youth...maybe encourage more people to become involved in sports...what do you lot think?
The accolade is being awarded to mark the Anfield club captain's contribution to sport.
During the same ceremony, staged at the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool, songwriter Richard Stilgoe will also receive an honorary fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contribution to musical theatre and his support for educating young people through performance art.
Speaking earlier this week, Liverpool John Moores University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Brown said: 'Steven epitomises the university philosophy of Dream, Plan, Achieve'.
'As a young boy he excelled in the sport he loves and ensured his talent was recognised, looking upon challenges as opportunities and pursuing each available avenue.
'As a result he has become one of the best sportsmen in the country, if not the world, with a reputation for integrity both on and off the pitch.
'As a prominent sporting figure and a son of the city, it is fitting that LJMU, an international leader in sports and exercise science and a major contributor to Liverpool's success and growth, should award Steven with this honorary fellowship.
'We are delighted to welcome him into the university family.'
Radio City 25/07/2008"
I think it is quite right too! More sports personel should be awarded such things, Im sure this sets a better example for todays youth...maybe encourage more people to become involved in sports...what do you lot think?
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