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Honorary Degree Ceremonies 2024

Dr. J. Robert S. Prichard hoods Harold Hongju Koh (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Dr. J. Robert S. Prichard hoods Harold Hongju Koh on stage with Chancellor Rose Patten and President Meric Gertler (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

President Meric Gertler, Chancellor Rose Patten and other leaders in the University of Toronto community participated in the awarding of honorary degrees throughout the 2024 Spring Convocation season, in which 16,000 students graduated in 34 ceremonies. In total, 10 individuals received the University’s highest honour for their various outstanding contributions to the University.  

To read U of T News coverage of each, hear their addresses to Convocation, or view the various ceremonies, please see the links below. 

ZANANA AKANDE

Zanana Akande, standing with Chancellor Rose Patten (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

PATRICK AWUAH

Patrick Awuah, standing with Chancellor Rose Patten and President Meric Gertler (photo by Steve Frost)

BLAKE GOLDRING

Blake Goldring, standing with President Meric Gertler (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

HAROLD HONGJU KO

Harold Honju Ko, standing with Chancellor Rose Patten and President Meric Gertler (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

BRUCE KUWABARA

Bruce Kuwabara, standing with Chancellor Rose Patten and President Meric Gertler (photo by Steve Frost)

BRIAN & JOANNAH LAWSON

Brian and Joannah Lawson, standing with Chancellor Rose Patten (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

WILTON LITTLECHILD

Wilton Littlechild, sitting with President Meric Gertler (photo by Steve Frost)

SARAH POLLEY

Sarah Polley, standing with Chancellor Rose Patten and President Meric Gertler (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

ROSEMARY SADLIER

Rosemary Sadlier, standing with Chancellor Rose Patten and President Meric Gertler (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)