When news came out this week that Rihanna will be honored at this year’s Parsons benefit, the reaction from students was well, … excitement.

Rihanna is being honored at my school. pic.twitter.com/YWadJ7jeIQ

— Zach Williams (@zacheese1) March 28, 2017

rihanna is coming to my school i just fainted pic.twitter.com/qlTDPeQlaX

— zoë (@z0ep0llard) March 28, 2017

Rihanna coming to my school pic.twitter.com/xMyM2NnBot

— Joshua Morris (@JPEG20000) March 30, 2017

Yass Miss Rihanna getting honored at my school! https://t.co/qitaPMIoLe

— SAN MATEO (@gayysian) March 29, 2017

In addition to drawing high-profile honorees, the benefit gives select fashion students’ thesis collections exposure in front of major retailers. The other honorees of the 69th Annual Parsons Benefit are Eileen Fischer and Neiman Marcus Group.

The pop icon and creative director of Fenty x Puma has worn designs by recent Parsons alumni including Matthew Adams Dolan and Melody Ya Jun Lin.

Thank you Billboard! Won't have this oppunity without @melzy917 @badgalriri and the @parsons_fashion. Thank you for all your supports!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 #VMAs #muse

A post shared by lyj_____ (@yajun_design) on Aug 31, 2016 at 10:24am PDT

@badgalriri in NYC wearing #matthewadamsdolan FW16 💥💥💥

A post shared by Matthew Adams Dolan (@matthewadamsdolan) on Oct 7, 2016 at 8:58pm PDT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 👑 💕♓ @i_d Pre Spring 2015 @badgalriri wearing #matthewadamsdolan denim jacket and jeans photographed by #PaoloRoversi styled by @alastairmckimm Hair @yusefhairnyc Makeup @yad1m Nails @jennynails

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This is not the first honor Rihanna has received from a prestigious university. She was honored by Harvard University on Feb 28, when they gave her the “Humanitarian of the Year” award.

The 69th Annual Parsons Benefit will take place May 22 at Pier 60. Individual tickets cost $2,500 for patrons and $5,000 for benefactors.

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Photo by Orlando Mendiola.