Philanthropist Chen Shu-chu has been presented with an honorary doctorate
degree by National Taitung University for her humanitarian contributions.

Chen was a vegetable vendor at Central Market in Taitung City for over half a
century before she retired in 2018.

She gained fame here in Taiwan when she was named as one of Time Magazine's
100 most influential people of 2010 for her philanthropy.

She started her career after elementary school to help raise her younger
siblings after her mother died from childbirth, and she later became
affectionately known as Grandma Shu-chu because of her generous and
substantial donations.

Chen received her degree with the National Taitung University alumni at a
graduation ceremony held at the university's Chihpen Campus for her
contributions to society.

She was introduced at the event by Taitung County Deputy Magistrate Wang
Chih-hui - who cited her as an example of human love transcending
technological advancement.