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Spring Convocation 2026: Inspiring Graduating Students Share Their Stories

Every academic journey is one of perseverance, inspiration and achievement. Here are the stories of five graduating students from each of Carleton’s faculties.

Audience members cheer at a Carleton convocation ceremony

Carleton Celebrates Graduating Ravens at Spring Convocation

From June 8 to 12, Carleton University celebrates Spring Convocation. Over the course of 5 days and 17 ceremonies, more than 6900 students will receive their well-earned degrees.

Sydney Nielsen

Sprott Student Turns a Runner’s Frustration into a Business Opportunity

At Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business, Sydney Nielsen isn’t waiting until graduation to test her ideas in the real world. The Bachelor of Commerce graduand is preparing to launch her startup KRüZ Running.