UNB prepares to celebrate students and faculty at the 2026 Fall Convocation Ceremonies
Author: UNB Newsroom
Posted on Oct 16, 2026
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick will celebrate students, distinguished faculty and honorary degree recipients during the 2026 Fall graduation ceremonies on Oct. 22 in Fredericton and Oct. 23 in Saint John.
UNB will celebrate the achievements of 635 graduates from across Canada and the international community. * This includes 360 students receiving their bachelor’s degrees, 246 earning master’s degrees and 29 achieving the highest level of academic achievement, the PhD.
Honorary Degree RecipientsHonorary degrees are granted to individuals who exemplify the values cherished by our academic community. This year, honorary degrees will be awarded to:
- George Vair, doctor of letters
- Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, doctor of science
Dr. Allan P. Stuart Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching
This prestigious award recognizes the following faculty members for teaching excellence at UNB:
- Catherine Driscoll, assistant teaching professor, faculty of nursing and health sciences
- Dr. David Foord, associate professor and dean of the faculty of management
UNB Award for Excellence in Research
This award honours the following faculty member who represents outstanding research at UNB:
- Dr. Viqar Husain, professor, department of mathematics and statistics