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Looking Back at Spring Convocation

Last week, the Carleton University community celebrated the achievements of more than 6900 graduates as Spring Convocation brought students, families, friends and supporters together on campus for five days of ceremonies. Convocation marks the culmination of years of dedication and academic achievements, with graduates from across the university’s five faculties crossing the stage to receive their degrees and begin the next chapter of their lives.

Carleton awarded three honorary degrees. Latha Vishnubhotla was awarded the degree of Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa, in recognition of her distinguished career in advancing networking, security and cloud technologies and inspiring future leaders through mentorship. Kellylee Evans was awarded the degree of Doctor of Music, honoris causa, in recognition of her distinguished career as a Canadian singer-songwriter, in addition to overcoming great personal adversity along the way. Bruce Lourie was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, in recognition of his distinguished career as a leader in environmental sustainability and an unwavering commitment to Canada’s net-zero future.

Look back at some of the many moments of joy and celebration from Carleton’s 2026 Spring Convocation.  

The sacred Eagle Staff is carried into the Fieldhouse as Spring Convocation begins.
A three-person pipe bands leads faculty members into Spring Convocation.
Latha Vishnubhotla is awarded her honorary degree.
Kellylee Evans is awarded her honorary degree.
Bruce Lourie speaks at convocation after receiving his honorary degree.
A student celebrates as he crosses the convocation stage.
Ann Laubstein shakes Board Chair Beth Creary's hand as she receives her degree.
A graduating student raises his degree in celebration after crossing the stage
A graduating student, who uses a wheelchair, poses as she receives her degree
Three students in the crowd cheer at Spring Convocation.
Graduating students clasp hands in celebration at convocation.
Graduating Engineering students display their degrees and Iron Ring at Spring Convocation.
Graduating students cheer at Spring Convocation.
Graduating students smile and listen to speakers at Spring Convocation.
Graduating students shake hands in congratulations at Spring Convocation
Six graduating students pose after receiving their degrees.
A crowd of graduating students from the Sprott School of Business's TIM Program pose in the Ravens Nest
Five graduating students and a faculty member pose with their degrees.
A crowd of five students pose after receiving their degrees
A graduating student and her four supporters pose with celebratory props and a bouquet of flowers
A graduating student and her supporters pose for a photo after receiving her degree.
Three supporters of graduating students pose for a photo at Spring Convocation
A graduating student and his supporters pose for a photo outside spring convocation
Three graduating students pose for a photo in the Nesbitt Greenhouse

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