Over 2,400 grads celebrated during University of Regina’s spring convocation

The University of Regina Spring Convocation is underway, with more than 2,400 students set to graduate.

Over the course of three days, more than 2,400 University of Regina (U of R) students will have their time in the spotlight as they end off one chapter of their lives and begin another.

The 2026 Spring Convocation, held in the U of R’s Centre for Kinesiology and Health Studies, celebrates the accomplishments of 2,452 graduates – who will be awarded a total of 2,645 degrees, diplomas, and certificates among them.

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“Convocation marks both an ending and a beginning,” Dr. Jeff Keshen, U of R president and vice-chancellor said in an update from the university on Wednesday. “It is a chance to reflect on and celebrate the past accomplishments of our graduates over the course of their programs, but also to look forward to how our graduates will use their education to change lives in the future.

The event also celebrates students who received the U of R’s most prestigious awards, including the Governor General ‘s Academic Gold Medal, the Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal, the University Prize in Science, the President’s Medal, the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Medal, and the University Medal.

Several other academic award recipients encompassing several other subjects will be honoured during the spring convocation, including arts, business, education, engineering, kinesiology and health studies, media, art, and performance, nursing, and social work.

The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Dr. Bob Steadward, Mr. Sol and Mrs. Elsie Sanderson will also be receiving Honorary Doctor of Law degrees from the U of R.

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“It’s great to see our campus filled with excited graduates, proud family members, and supportive friends and colleagues during Convocation,” U of R Chancellor Cadmus Delorme said in the university’s update. “It takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance to get here.”

According to the Government of Saskatchewan, more than 10,000 students are set to graduate this year from across the province’s universities, colleges, technical institutes and vocational schools.

The U of R’s first ceremony took place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The other two events are scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Friday at 9:30 a.m.

The ceremonies will also be livestreamed on the U of R’s YouTube channel, with recordings available for those unable to attend.