Convocation set

Memorial University to confer five honorary degrees during spring ceremonies

April 3, 2024

A new life

With a degree and job at Memorial, fall graduate — and his family — embrace N.L.

October 19, 2023

Family milestones

Grandfather and granddaughter receive Memorial honours during convocation week

October 19, 2023

One step at a time

Memorial employee and master of arts graduate savours crossing the finish line

October 18, 2023

‘Monumental’ research

Fall master's graduate seeks to disrupt traditional narratives in public spaces

October 18, 2023

‘Open views’

Master of fine arts graduate uses bicycling as a vehicle for creativity

October 17, 2023

Learning every day

Marine Institute graduate develops problem-solving skills with every voyage

October 17, 2023

‘Truly passionate’

Fall graduate inspired to focus research on community health

October 16, 2023

Convocation season

Memorial University to hold three ceremonies in St. John’s

October 10, 2023

Academic celebration

Fall convocation approaches, honorary announced

September 25, 2023

Over and above

Convocation awards recognize exceptional new Memorial graduates

June 27, 2023

Altruistic leanings

Health advocacy comes naturally to spring nursing graduate

June 2, 2023

Expert in his field

Marine Institute graduate picks up PhD in fish stock management

June 1, 2023

Because he could

Spring engineering graduate completes degree after life-altering injury

June 1, 2023

Shining star

A PhD and Governor General’s Gold Medal for graduation

May 31, 2023

Respecting her elders

Indigenous spring graduate working to understand, fix cognitive decline

May 30, 2023

On their path

Spring science graduates find each other during educational journey

May 29, 2023

Part of the change

Grenfell nursing graduate improving health outcomes for all

May 17, 2023

Academic highlight

Memorial University holds 12 spring convocation ceremonies

May 15, 2023

Ode at convocation

Memorial to consult about greater inclusion at convocation

May 10, 2023

Convocation approaches

Memorial University to confer 14 honorary degrees during spring ceremonies

April 5, 2023

Highly distinguished

Five Memorial faculty members receive emeritus honour

November 3, 2022

Changes to convocation

Balancing tradition and inclusiveness

October 25, 2022

Ceremonial head

Earl Ludlow formally installed as chancellor during fall convocation

October 21, 2022

‘Gravitas and aplomb’

Essential volunteers make convocation ceremonies smooth — and memorable

October 20, 2022

Fulfilling a promise

Iranian graduate motivated by childhood experiences to improve water quality

October 20, 2022

‘I feel grateful’

Granddaughter of Ocean Ranger victim earns business degree

October 19, 2022

‘Life-changing’ support

Neuroscience graduate says PhD was an unforgettable experience

October 18, 2022

‘Always the plan’

Fall graduate is first PhD in Marine Institute’s 58-year history

October 17, 2022

Fall convocation

Memorial University to hold three ceremonies in St. John’s

October 11, 2022

Celebration day

Memorial University holds fall convocation ceremonies

September 28, 2022

Waiting for this day

Nursing graduate ready to cross the convocation stage

June 22, 2022

‘Having an impact’

Business graduate uses personal experience to support students

June 21, 2022

Their moment

Memorial graduates to cross the stage during postponed convocation ceremonies

June 16, 2022

Momentous event

In pictures: Dr. Vianne Timmons installed as president and vice-chancellor

June 13, 2022

Next chapter

Spring engineering graduate heading to law school

June 3, 2022

‘The obvious choice’

PhD spring graduate attracted to Medicine's variety of health perspectives

June 3, 2022

Driven by love

From driving a taxi to a bachelor of social work degree

June 2, 2022

Decade of service

Dr. Susan Dyer Knight steps down as chancellor of Memorial

June 1, 2022

‘Never give up’

Ghanaian student perseveres through adversity to earn business degree

June 1, 2022

‘I’m prepared’

Spring nursing graduate transitions from student to the workforce

May 31, 2022

Passion and support

Retired staff member and spring graduate completes degree journey

May 30, 2022

Dr. of the environment

Engineering spring graduate wants to help save the Earth

May 30, 2022

Ocean of opportunities

Marine Institute spring graduate finds her ocean mapping niche

May 26, 2022

Promising future

Nursing graduate at Grenfell Campus helps COVID-19 effort

May 19, 2022

Rite of passage

Ten honorary degrees conferred during convocation ceremonies

May 9, 2022

Celebration season

Memorial to hold spring convocation ceremonies, honoraries announced

April 14, 2022

Time to shine

Planning underway to stage postponed convocations

November 29, 2021

Optimal learning

Doctor of pharmacy fall graduate gets out of comfort zone

October 22, 2021

‘Sense of community’

Marine Institute fall graduate guided by family, instructors and fellow students

October 21, 2021

‘Lucky I was’

PhD Medicine graduate finds Memorial supportive, 'serene and charming'

October 20, 2021

Academic highlight

Memorial University holds fall convocation ceremonies

October 19, 2021

‘Miracle I survived’

Fall graduate earns business degree after life-changing challenges

October 19, 2021

Convocation returns

Ceremonies to proceed in person after year-and-a-half hiatus

October 6, 2021

Heartfelt journey

Grenfell student overcomes life-threatening illness to earn B.Sc.

May 25, 2021

In-absentia convocation

For second year, Memorial offers graduates early parchments

February 11, 2021

Honouring Inuit Elders

Honorary doctorates to be awarded at special convocation in Labrador

January 21, 2021

Above and beyond

Registrar’s office mails thousands of parchments to spring graduates

July 2, 2020

Level of service

February in-absentia convocation new option for students

February 10, 2020

Continuing education

Graduating after kids, a career change and a relocation

October 17, 2019

Rural roots

Nursing professor emerita credits grandparents, outport life for success

October 17, 2019

Career advancement

Local lawyer tops in Memorial's 2019 MBA graduating class

October 16, 2019

Path to discovery

MI graduate finds fisheries science niche – and her next degree plan

October 16, 2019

‘Finished’ business

A psychology graduate's long road to a PhD

October 16, 2019

A story of friendships

Fall folklore graduate finds family in Come from Away thesis

October 15, 2019

Story of a robe

Eighty-year-old convocation gown worn by fourth generation graduate

October 11, 2019

Academic celebration

Memorial University holds three convocation ceremonies in St. John's

October 8, 2019

Celebratory day

Honorary degree recipients for fall convocation announced

September 16, 2019

Seeking answers

Two Inuit women embark on educational – and life-changing – journey

June 7, 2019

Building better ideas

Graduate-led design for accessibility wins student design competition

May 31, 2019

Book smarts

New nursing graduate connects with patients through a love of stories

May 31, 2019

Engineering dreams

New graduates and rising entrepreneurs turn idea into potential career

May 30, 2019

Altered course

Master of social work graduate perseveres after life-altering accident

May 30, 2019

Past to future

Spring graduates discover academic next steps in Memorial's archives

May 29, 2019

Medical milestones

PhD graduate lands dream gig at Harvard University

May 29, 2019

Driven by curiosity

Chemistry-physics graduate follows ‘wise advice’ to graduation

May 29, 2019

‘In honour of him’

Graduating Sea-hawk finds solace in teammates, studies following tragedy

May 28, 2019

It takes a village

Family support and sacrifice get graduate through medical school — and her baby's first year

May 28, 2019

‘Fierce and funny’

Creative writing spring graduate is one to watch

May 27, 2019

Following dreams

Moroccan graduate student mastering ocean management and marine conservation

May 24, 2019

Justice warrior

Activist and master of arts graduate Kerri Claire Neil eyes the future

May 24, 2019

Mr. and Mrs. MBA

Couple discover support and motivation through pursuit of degrees

May 23, 2019

Academic celebration

Eight honorary degrees to be conferred during spring ceremonies

May 22, 2019

Rock star

International exchange experience ignites Earth Sciences graduate's passion for geology

May 22, 2019

Making a difference

Psychology graduate's time at Grenfell Campus 'unforgettable'

May 15, 2019

Convocation approaches

Honorary degrees to be awarded during spring ceremonies

April 9, 2019

Together again

Changes to Corner Brook convocation bring graduates together

March 1, 2019

Outstanding citizens

Two Memorial honorary graduates named to Order of Canada

January 9, 2019

End of an era

Professor emeritus Shane O’Dea retires as public orator

December 22, 2018

Stars on ice

Honorary graduates: Looking for Memorial's next role model

October 24, 2018

Graduate growth

Province leading the country in growth in graduate degrees awarded

October 22, 2018

Celebration day

Memorial University holds fall convocation ceremonies in St. John's

October 16, 2018

Dispelling the myths

Who would you nominate for an honorary degree from Memorial?

October 16, 2018

Graduate celebration

Grenfell grad receives prestigious scholarship

October 10, 2018

Academic celebration

Fall convocation honorary degree recipients announced

September 12, 2018

Under the wire

Team effort to ensure student graduates with her class — and picks up her Governor General’s award

June 11, 2018

Eureka moment

Spring nursing graduate embraces her disability and finds her voice

June 1, 2018

Top brass

Spring music graduate discovers passion for trumpet performance

June 1, 2018

All-star alum

Athlete, academic and community leader turns challenges into opportunities

May 31, 2018

Quest for knowledge

From Bangladesh to Memorial: A passion for engineering

May 31, 2018

Baby steps

Supportive network helps 'deliver' a pharmacy degree for spring graduate

May 31, 2018

‘My degree was my healing’

Years spent in child protection system motivates new graduate to become social worker

May 31, 2018

Ocean bound

MI master's graduate fulfils lifetime dream by heading to sea

May 30, 2018

‘Just reach out’

Bangladeshi spring graduate overcomes obstacles to finish PhD

May 30, 2018

Planning her steps

HKR graduate pursuing environmental design at U of T

May 30, 2018

Pay it forward

How one student's struggle to graduate helped define her life path

May 29, 2018

Inter-generational achievement

Mother, daughter to collect business degrees at same convocation ceremony

May 28, 2018

Changing course

Master mariner charts new course to shore job via online education

May 28, 2018

Spring celebration

Memorial University holds nine convocation ceremonies in St. John’s

May 25, 2018

‘Wild ideas’

Commerce graduate channels creative entrepreneurial energy into her own business

May 25, 2018

All-around player

Varsity athlete, volunteer and bachelor of kinesiology honours graduate headed to medical school

May 24, 2018

Our newest alumni

Memorial University holds spring convocation ceremonies on West Coast

May 22, 2018

A musical edge

Psychology graduate’s research on brain development earns accolades

May 15, 2018

Convocation approaches

Six honorary degrees to be awarded during spring ceremonies

April 4, 2018

Perfect fit

Newly minted master of arts graduate signs up for PhD

October 18, 2017

Celebratory day

Memorial University holds fall convocation ceremonies in St. John’s

October 16, 2017

Degrees awarded

Fall convocation celebrated at Grenfell Campus

October 13, 2017

Honorary graduates

A Polish resistance fighter, an Auschwitz survivor and a civil rights activist

September 26, 2017

Dispelling the myths

Who would you nominate for an honorary degree from Memorial?

September 15, 2017

Academic celebration

Convocation approaches, honorary degree recipients announced

August 24, 2017

Different perspective

Newly minted PhD examines Innu and provincial government relations

June 2, 2017

Relevant research

Master of nursing graduate sees future in team-based primary care

June 2, 2017

Stage presence

New music graduate sets sights on singing for his supper

June 1, 2017

Family of physicians

Three siblings enrolled in MD program, eldest a spring graduate

June 1, 2017

No limits

Bright future for engineering graduate and entrepreneur

May 31, 2017

Healing of the mind

Knowledge, awareness key to mental health for pharmacy graduate

May 31, 2017

A degree in storytelling

'Boy wonder of Bell Island' and spring grad bound for world stage

May 30, 2017

Instrumental experience

Spring graduate establishes first Memorial Aboriginal Music Award

May 30, 2017

‘So’ hopeful

Spring graduate finds community of support during 11 years of study

May 29, 2017

Convocation celebration

Memorial University holds nine ceremonies in St. John's

May 24, 2017

Convocation set

Seven extraordinary honorary degree recipients announced

April 5, 2017

Forging relationships

Memorial continues to be destination for Zimbabwean students

October 21, 2016

Fostering potential

Education graduate’s heart ‘full every single day’ in new career

October 20, 2016

Convocation firsts

Business faculty sees first graduates from research-based programs

October 20, 2016

Court to the classroom

Varsity experience influences fall graduate’s career choice

October 19, 2016

Life experience

Professional educator receives BA in sociology at fall convocation

October 18, 2016

New knowledge

Fisheries resource master's graduate seeking sustainable industry

October 17, 2016

Fall ceremonies

Convocation sees 950 graduates, five professores emeriti, two honoraries

October 14, 2016

Fall celebration

Convocation approaches; honorary degree recipients announced

August 30, 2016

Memorial remembers

Honouring Memorial's origins during convocation

June 28, 2016

‘Such a learning experience’

Archival research fosters BA graduate's love of N.L. history

June 3, 2016

Mature world view

Graduate's deep attachment to public health founded in life experience

June 3, 2016

Above and beyond

Kinesiology grad benefits from—and helps strengthen―accessibility supports

June 3, 2016

Broadening his perspective

Grad leaves with M.Ed and deeper understanding of different cultures

June 2, 2016

A stitch in time

Handstitched quilt tells new graduate's Memorial story

June 1, 2016

Planet protector

Marine Institute spring graduate on mission to save the world

June 1, 2016

Retiree honoured

International student wins Lisa Savage MBA Convocation Award

June 1, 2016

Honourable mentions

A princess, a duke, a FLOTUS and ... Mr. Budgell?

June 1, 2016

Desire to help

Pharmacy education ignites hunger for career in leadership

June 1, 2016

Spring convocation

Memorial University holds nine ceremonies in St. John’s

May 31, 2016

Academically inclined

Archaeology professor and Labrador Institute researcher picks up PhD

May 26, 2016

Following her passion

Student, parent, employee, volunteer―and now new graduate

May 26, 2016

In the club

Computer science alumnus bringing programming to all ages

May 24, 2016

The Fixer

Spring commerce graduate gains '30,000-foot view' of business world

May 24, 2016

‘Trust is contagious’

International student will always call Newfoundland and Labrador home

May 24, 2016

In the blood

Daughter follows in pharmacist father’s ― and grandfather’s ― footsteps

May 20, 2016

Active mind

Kinesiology scholar Memorial's first varsity strength and conditioning coach

May 20, 2016

True calling

Part-time Telefund job inspires new graduate's career in philanthropy

May 19, 2016

Positive reinforcement

Iranian graduate student a leader in Memorial's engineering community

May 18, 2016

Number lover

Economics major banking on 'eureka' moment at Stanford, Yale

May 17, 2016

Sea change

Mature MI student alters life course for career on the ocean

May 16, 2016

Love what you do

Faculty of Science holds first teaching and learning retreat

May 13, 2016

Independent mind

Science student recognized with self-directed learning award

May 12, 2016

An open mind

Starting the conversation about mental illness leads to brighter days

May 12, 2016

‘Very special feeling’

Business students win individual awards for leadership at nationals

May 12, 2016

Knowledge transfer

Killam Fellowship program provides international exchange

May 11, 2016

Lifelong learner

Pharmacy graduate student poised for academic career

May 11, 2016

Uncharted territory

Physics graduate reaches for the stars with help from Grenfell observatory

May 10, 2016

Eye on the prize

Master’s student to represent Memorial in national competition

May 2, 2016

University gathering

Memorial University to hold spring convocation ceremonies

April 8, 2016

Living and learning

New graduate completes online degree, travels to attend convocation

November 2, 2015