Memorial University is gearing up to award over 3,000 degrees to students at its convocation ceremonies next month.

That number includes over 900 graduate degrees that will be conferred at the event.

The university will also recognize seven people with honourary degrees, including Paralympian Katarina Roxon and Santa Claus Hall of Famer Bruce Templeman.

Convocation ceremonies are happening in Corner Brook on May 15, and from May 27 to the 30 in St. John’s.

2025 Honourary Degree Recipients

Canadian Paralympic Games swimmer and para sport ambassador Katarina Roxon

French culture, language and education advocate Robert Cormier

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Brendan Paddick

Educational leader and volunteer Leslie O’Reilly

Scholar, academic and cultural champion Dr. Noreen Golfman

Journalist and historian James Furlong

Humanitarian and international Santa Claus Hall of Famer Bruce Templeton