Meet the slowest, youngest and oldest students to graduate from UBC this year, proving age and time constraints are no barriers to success.
May 17, 2023
The University of British Columbia is preparing to host its busiest graduation ever this month as thousands of alumni who graduated virtually during the pandemic return for in-person makeup ceremonies.
Nov 9, 2022
The University of British Columbia’s first in-person graduation ceremonies since 2019 have hit an unexpected hurdle and won’t look the same as normal.
Nov 22, 2021
Watching a loved one graduate from university is a proud moment, but for Jocelyne and Randy Robinson, the pride will be twofold as the mother and son graduate from UBC a day apart.
May 24, 2016 - by Corey Allen
UBC confers degrees on 7,800 graduating students and 11 honorary degree recipients at the Vancouver campus’ Spring Congregation, May 21-28.
May 20, 2014
UBC will be awarding honorary degrees to prominent China economist Justin Yifu Lin and global health campaigner Michel Sidibé during the spring congregation ceremonies.
Apr 28, 2014
Djavad Mowafaghian, Michael Audain, and Bonnie Klein are among influential leaders receiving honorary degrees during spring graduation ceremonies.
Feb 25, 2014
Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for young men under 30.
Jun 21, 2013
UBC confers degrees on 6,600 graduating students and four honorary degree recipients at the Vancouver campus’ Spring Congregation, May 22-29.
May 21, 2013
Will Guest is the youngest grad of UBC’s MD/PhD program. He’s also in line for his first patent
May 1, 2013 - by Brian Lin
A promising litigator, Dustin Paul aims to make a difference in the courtroom
May 1, 2013 - by Basil Waugh
Recipients of honorary degrees at UBC’s Vancouver campus were announced in March…
Apr 25, 2013
The University of British Columbia will honour advocates who have fought for human rights and the environment at this year’s spring graduation ceremonies. The Honourable Steven Point, Tzeporah Berman, Lee Lakeman, and Ian Stirling will receive honorary degrees from UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Mar 19, 2013
Between Nov. 21 and Nov. 23, more than 2,800 UBC undergraduate and graduate degrees from all 12 Vancouver faculties will be conferred. Honorary degrees will be presented to Paul Martin, Bramwell Tovey and Michael Wingfield.
Nov 20, 2012
Eleven Aboriginal doctoral students will graduate from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Education this year – the largest number to graduate from an education faculty in any Canadian university in one year.
UBC’s Vancouver campus Spring Congregation event highlights include: 7,400 student graduates; former Prime Minister Joseph Clark, singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie and five others receive honorary degrees from UBC; largest class of Aboriginal MD graduates; graduation celebration for UBC Aboriginal students; Honorary Degree Ceremony for Japanese Canadian Students of 1942.
May 22, 2012
After studying acting in London and working in Hollywood North, something clicked in a psychology class at UBC.
May 2, 2012 - by Basil Waugh
More than 6,500 students will graduate this week as UBC holds ceremonies at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. They will join more than 250,000 UBC alumni worldwide.
May 25, 2011
Graduation begins Wednesday, May 25 at UBC’s Vancouver campus.
May 24, 2011
The UBC Aquatic Centre is getting a major clean energy makeover thanks to a class project by a graduating green engineer and UBC staff member Jeff Giffin.
May 6, 2011 - by By Basil Waugh
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