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CongratsClass of 2026

Celebrating our Graduates

St. Ðǿմ«Ã½ celebrated the Class of 2026 at our Spring Convocation on May 20. Relive the day's events and the achievements of our graduates here.


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Ana Lucia Pavon stands beneath a tree on campus, wearing her grad gown and holding the Tom McCann Memorial Trophy

Tom McCann Award

Ana Lucía Pavón Servellón

The Thomas McCann Memorial Trophy is Ðǿմ«Ã½'s most respected and cherished award. It is presented to a student who possesses strong leadership, character, and personality traits and who best portrays the spirit of the university through their contributions.

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President's Welcome

President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nauman Farooqi offers words of welcome to the Class of 2026 and highlights the enduring impact of a liberal arts education.

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Address to the Graduates

Journalist and honorary degree recipient Harry Forestell addresses the graduates at Spring Convocation, encouraging them to see the end of this chapter as a new beginning.

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Two male Indigenous graduates stand together holding the Eagle Feathers they received prior to Spring Convocation

Photo Gallery

Spring Convocation in photos — relive the joy, achievement, and celebration of the Class of 2026!

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University Medals

President Farooqi and the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick Louise Imbeault present the Governor General's Medal to Beatrix Culligan at Spring ConvocationGovernor General’s Academic Medal
Beatrix Culligan - Fredericton, NB
Bachelor of Arts - Honours in Psychology

 

The Governor General’s Medal, established in 1873, is one of the most prestigious awards that can be received by a student in a Canadian educational institution. It is presented to the student with the highest academic standing in the graduating class.

 

 

 

 

 

President Farooqi presents Michaela Hansen with the University Medal for Arts at Spring ConvocationUniversity Medal for Arts 
Michaela Hansen - New Maryland, NB
Bachelor of Arts (majors in Psychology and Criminology and Criminal Justice)


The University Medal for Academic Excellence in Arts is awarded to the graduating student with the highest overall standing in the Bachelor of Arts program. The medal, the highest Arts award given by St. Ðǿմ«Ã½, is made possible by an endowment created by President Emeritus Dr. Daniel O’Brien and his family.

 

 

 

 

 

President Farooqi presents Shelby Harnish with the Medal for Social Work at Spring ConvocationUniversity Medal for Social Work
Shelby Harnish - Fredericton, NB
Bachelor of Social Work


The University Medal for Academic Excellence in Social Work is awarded to the graduating student with the highest overall standing in the Bachelor of Social Work program.  This  medal is made possible through an endowment created by President Emeritus, Dr. Daniel O’Brien and his family.

 

 

 

 

 

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President Farooqi presents Dr. Tom Bateman with his Teaching Award at Spring Convocation

Faculty Honoured for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and University Service

Dr. Thomas Bateman received the John McKendy Memorial Teaching Award, Dr. Shaun Narine received the University Scholarship Award, and Dr. Jamie Gillies received the University Service Award.

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Conferral of Degrees

Degrees in Bachelor of Applied Arts, Bachelor of Social Work, Mi'kmaq Wolastoqey Bachelor of Social Work, and Bachelor of Arts are conferred on the class of 2026.

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Valedictory Address

Class of 2026 valedictorian Fernanda Sánchez addressed her fellow graduates, encouraging them to reflect on the person they have become during their time at St. Ðǿմ«Ã½.

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President Farooqi and the Hon. Graydon Nicholas present Harry Forestell with an Honorary Degree at Spring Convocation

Honorary Degree Recipients

Journalist Harry Forestell and community patrons Harrison McCain and Marion McNair McCain were recognized with Honorary Degrees during Spring Convocation. 

President Farooqi, Vaughn Sturgeon, Sydney Van Wart, and the Hon. Graydon Nicholas present Sandra Irving as the new Chancellor of St. Ðǿմ«Ã½

Installation of Chancellor

Sandra Irving, CM, ONB

Sandra Irving, a champion of higher education and long-standing supporter of students, was installed as Chancellor of St. Ðǿմ«Ã½.