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Athabasca University Convocation 2025 in pictures

Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate in Athabasca University’s home of Athabasca.

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A celebration like no other: Highlights from Convocation 2025

From coast to coast—and far beyond—graduates were welcomed to our home community of Athabasca to mark this meaningful moment.

�ǿ�Ӱ��Accolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Celebrating awards and achievements of �ǿ�Ӱ��alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters.

�ǿ�Ӱ��Maker Space provides cutting-edge technology to architecture students anywhere in the world

The Athabasca Architectural Maker Space provides innovative technology to Athabasca University architecture students—in Athabasca or anywhere around the world.

A class act: Meet Athabasca University’s Class of 2025

Athabasca University graduates are realizing their highest contributions locally and globally.

�ǿ�Ӱ��celebrates 2025 Governor General’s Gold Medal winner

Doctor of Education in Distance Education grad Dr. Margaret Rauliuk honoured as AU’s top graduate in the Class of 2025.

Perseverance and the power of support: How an �ǿ�Ӱ��grad achieved a goal 35 years in the making

With support from Accessibility Services, Carrie Bueckert achieves lifelong goal of a university degree, and now supports other �ǿ�Ӱ��students.

�ǿ�Ӱ��celebrates 2025 Governor General’s Silver Medal winner

Bachelor of Science grad Supun De Silva was honoured as Athabasca University’s top undergraduate in the Class of 2025.

Science grad’s ‘storybook’ journey leads to new career and academic opportunities

Athabasca University Class of 2025 grad Robert Schmidt faced barriers to education his whole life. With his first degree at 53, he’s starting his post-secondary journey in earnest.

Two-time Olympian checks off another goal: �ǿ�Ӱ��grad

Dahria Beatty spent 16 years working toward her Olympic dream. Now she’s about to cap 12 years of part-time study at Athabasca University.

Energy innovator and Indigenous leader to be honoured at Convocation 2025

Honorary degrees for Joy Romero and Cadmus Delorme will recognize accomplishments like no other in energy innovation, Indigenous leadership at Convocation 2025.

‘This is my second chance at life’: Grad rediscovers Indigenous roots, becomes first in her family to earn a degree

Master of Health Studies grad Kethra Stewart hit rock bottom in her 20s. Today, she’s an Indigenous scholar, musician, triathlete, and role model to her daughter.

I have a healthy future thanks to AU, says eldest grad in Class of 2025

Judy Obee was 70 years old when she enrolled in Athabasca University's Bachelor of General Studies program to keep her mind sharp. On June 6, she joins the Class of 2025 as AU's eldest graduate.

Love of learning keeps four-time grad studying into retirement

Lifelong Learning Award winner Anne Kustra’s passion for online learning allowed her to pursue higher education while working full time.

�ǿ�Ӱ��Maker Space provides cutting-edge technology to architecture students anywhere in the world

The Athabasca Architectural Maker Space provides cutting-edge technology to �ǿ�Ӱ��architecture students—in Athabasca or anywhere around the world.

Upcoming events

Faculty of Business new program student orientation

June 18, 2025, noon to 1 p.m. (Mountain)

Nurse Practitioner information session

June 18, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Mountain)

Resiliency at Work

June 25, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Mountain)