The 67-year-old singer, who is the university's chancellor, said it was an 'incredible honour'.
Annie Lennox will attend the university over the next two days to present degrees to graduates.
GCU principal Prof Pamela Gillies said renaming the building was in recognition of everything she had done for the university and its students.The 67-year-old singer-songwriter grew up in Aberdeen before achieving pop success in the late 1970s with the Tourists. She has been a supporter of gender equality and climate action and took part in an online debate during COP26.
"I'm looking forwards to taking part in GCU's graduation ceremonies this week in person, after the last two years, when the only way we could connect was via Zoom.
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