Howard University made the decision to revoke Sean "Diddy" Combs' honorary degree and return his $1 million donation due to mounting abuse accusations against the music mogul. The university's Board of Trustees unanimously voted to take back the degree awarded in 2014 and to cut ties with Combs. This decision was made following a 2016 surveillance video showing Combs physically abusing his then-girlfriend. The board also decided to disband the scholarship program in his name and terminate all gift agreements with Combs and the Sean Combs Foundation. A spokesperson for Howard University stated that Combs' behavior, as shown in the video, goes against the core values and beliefs of the institution, deeming him unworthy of holding their highest honor.