In photos: Western celebrates spring convocation

“More than 6,700 Western University graduates from all disciplines crossed the stage during spring convocation at Canada Life Place, marking important academic and life milestones. Nine convocation ceremonies were held June 8 to 12 in downtown London, Ont., where students, families, mentors and friends celebrated the new grads. More than 26,000 guests attended spring 2026 convocation ceremonies and nine impressive leaders received honorary degrees from the university. Western News shares a few of the highlights from spring convocation: Graduates flash the Western “W” as they pose for photos on campus during convocation celebrations. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) Nearly 8,900 students graduated this June, with more than 6,700 attending spring convocation events. Nine ceremonies were held at Canada Life Place from June 8 to 12. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) Cortney Golkar-Dakin (Sâkihitowin Awâsis) hoods honorary degree recipient Elizabeth Akiwenzie, an Indigenous knowledge keeper and cultural educator, as part of a convocation ceremony. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) Graduates and their supporters filled Dundas Place outside the arena to celebrate after convocation ceremonies. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) A graduate gives thanks as they cross the stage at Canada Life Place. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) Dave and Mike Wessinger, founders of PointClickCare, address graduates during a convocation ceremony. The siblings received honorary degrees from Western. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communciations) More than 6,700 students crossed the stage during spring convocation, the culmination of many years of work. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) Friends, families and loved ones gather with graduates on campus for photos after convocation ceremonies. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) A graduate poses with their furry friend during convocation celebrations on campus. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) UC Hill is a frequent photo backdrop for gradutes who take photos with the iconic landmark on campus before or after their convocation ceremony. (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) Nearly 8,900 students graduated during spring convocation , joining the global network of 382,000 alumni around the world. Read more of Western News’ convocation coverage. The post In photos: Western celebrates spring convocation appeared first on Western News .

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