This photo provided by Vermont State University shows Max the Cat stands in front of Woodruff Hall at Vermont State University Castleton on on Oct. 12, 2023 in Castleton, Vt. Vermont State University's Castleton campus has bestowed the title of “Doctor of Litter-ature” on Max, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students' graduation on Saturday. The school is not honoring the feline for his mousing or napping but rather for friendliness. (Rob Franklin/Vermont State University via AP)

This photo provided by Vermont State University shows Max the Cat stands in front of Leavenworth Hall at Vermont State University Castleton on Oct. 12, 2023 in Casteton, Vt. Vermont State University's Castleton campus has bestowed the title of “Doctor of Litter-ature” on Max, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students' graduation on Saturday. The school is not honoring the feline for his mousing or napping but rather for friendliness. (Rob Franklin/Vermont State University via AP)

In this photo provided by Vermont State University, students pet Max the Cat in front of Leavenworth Hall at Vermont State University Castleton on Oct. 12, 2023 in Castleton, Vt. Vermont State University's Castleton campus has bestowed the title of “Doctor of Litter-ature” on Max, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students' graduation on Saturday. The school is not honoring the feline for his mousing or napping but rather for friendliness. (Rob Franklin/Vermont State University via AP)

This photo provided by Vermont State University shows a special diploma for Max the Cat at Vermont State University Castleton on Oct. 12, 2023 in Castleton, Vt. Vermont State University's Castleton campus has bestowed the title of “Doctor of Litter-ature” on Max, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students' graduation on Saturday. The school is not honoring the feline for his mousing or napping but rather for friendliness. (Rob Franklin/Vermont State University via AP)