BRUSSELS - The Flemish Free University of Brussels, the VUB, on Tuesday awarded Belgian tennis star Kim Clijsters an honorary doctorate degree. VUB wants to show the importance of equality between men and women, therefore, it awarded the title of doctor honoris causa of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) to Clijsters along with four other female personalities. This selection of five women is a first in the history of the ceremony. VUB wants to show the importance of equality between men and women. "These are five exceptional personalities who have all reached the highest level in their field and who are women," said the Rector Paul De Knop. "We want to build on an active policy of equality of opportunity, not only now but also in the future." –Agencies