The 66-year-old "The Fatal Attraction" star graduated in theatre from the College of William & Mary, and the university chose her for the recipient of 2013 Cheek Medal Award, reported Contactmusic.
"I'm thrilled to be going back to William & Mary - 39 years after graduating. And I'm very proud to be able to show my husband, David Shaw, the campus that I love so much and to be receiving the Cheek Award as a couple," says Close, whose entrepreneur spouse David Shaw will also be awarded at her college.
"What I learned at W&M has sustained me through my adult life and kept me curious about many things other than my own profession. David and I are looking forward to meeting students, faculty and the community-at-large and hope we can have a fun and delicious dialogue," Close said.