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Looking Back at Convocation 2025

Last week, more than 5,400 Carleton University students received their degrees as family, friends and the campus community came together to celebrate their years of dedication and academic achievements. 

The celebrations began with a milestone event – the installation of Wisdom J. Tettey as Carleton’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor. 

The excitement continued across 15 ceremonies, highlighted by the awarding of two honorary doctorates. Mona Nemer was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, in recognition of her international academic leadership in cardiovascular sciences and her work as a champion for Canadian science research. Faculty of Engineering and Design alum Hassan Ahmed was awarded the degree of Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa, in recognition of his distinguished career as an esteemed business leader and entrepreneur in wireless network technology and telecommunications. 

The week concluded with the installation of Nikita (Nik) Nanos as Carleton’s 13th Chancellor. His appointment takes effect on July 1.

Take a look at some of the memorable moments of celebration from Convocation 2025.

Students wave as they enter Alumni Hall for convocation.
Students wait to cross the stage at their convocation ceremony.
Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe speaks at a convocation event.
Carleton West African Rhythm Ensemble performs at convocation.
Carleton West African Rhythm Ensemble perform at convocation.
Wisdom Tettey is installed as University President.
Chancellor Yaprak Baltacioğlu, President Wisdom Tettey, Board Chair Beth Creary, Senate Clerk Elinor Sloan
University President Wisdom Tettey stands with former University President Benoit-Antoine and other university presidents.
A recent graduate smiles after convocation.
A child smiles at a woman in a graduation gown.
A recent graduate poses with her partner and two children outside the Athletics building.
Graduating students pose with their bouquets and cu_people_degree outside the Athletics building.
A group of friends take a photo outside the Athletics building
A recent graduate poses with supporters outside the Athletics Building.
A graduating student shakes University President Tettey's hand as she crosses the stage.
Students applaud at a convocation ceremony.
Seated students smile at a convocation ceremony.
A recent graduate and her supporters smile for a photo in the Ravens Nest.
Two graduating students pose with their cu_people_degree .
A student and her supporter smile as they pose for a photo.
Two graduating students pose with their cu_people_degree and bouquets outside the Athletics Building.
Graduating student Matthew Bacic poses with CUSERT team members.
A graduating student receives his degree as he crosses the stage.
A graduating student poses with her degree and bouquet outside the Athletics Building.
A student receives her degree at convocation.
A student smiles as she poses with her degree.
Students celebrate in the Ravens Nest after receiving their cu_people_degree
Graduating students from the Technology Innovation Management Program gather for a photo in the Ravens Nest.
President Wisdom Tettey shakes a graduate's hand at convocation.
Graduating students at a convocation ceremony.
A student and his supporter take a photo after a convocation ceremony.
A graduating student and her supporters take a photo following a convocation celebration.
A professor and two students take a photo outside following a convocation ceremony.
Mona Nemer receives her honorary degree.
Hassan Ahmed receives his honorary degree.
Nikita (Nik) Nanos speaks during his installation ceremony.
A group of four pose for a photo on a convocation stage.
The crowd and event stage at convocation.

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