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New sustainable approaches could make our bridges safer and serviceable for longer. Civil engineering PhD candidate Issa Fowai is helping shape the future of infrastructure repair in Canada.

Daniel Nguyen is graduating with an Honours BSc in Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM), which offers active and experiential learning in cutting edge biomedical science.

Academic expertise to comment on: Manitoba’s wildfires

When Delphine Robitaille first arrived at the University of Ottawa in 2021, she thought she’d stay for just one year. Four years later, she’s graduating not only with an Honours BA in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and a minor in Political Science — but also as one of the most impactful student leaders of her cohort.

How do you make a difference right away when you start studying medicine? For Dourra Assani, the answer comes down to one word: together.

Some students shine quietly — not through loud declarations, but through presence, resilience, and the way they make others feel seen. Laurie Rochon, who graduates with an Honours BA in Psychology and a GPA of 9.23, is one of those students. Her journey at the University of Ottawa reflects not only academic dedication but a deep emotional intelligence and a commitment to growing as both a scholar ...

Greg Coleman didn’t just study economics — he lived it, questioned it, and used it as a lens to understand the world. Originally from Connecticut, USA, Greg moved to Canada on a French language scholarship and completed an Honours BSocSc in Economics (French Immersion) at the University of Ottawa, graduating with a 9.0 GPA and a strong sense of civic purpose.

They deserve to have more than the hope of a better future ...

Meet Delphine, Rachel, Laurie, Greg, Yacout, and Sasha — six graduates from Montreal, Casablanca, Ottawa, and Connecticut. They’ve studied criminology, psychology, economics, social work, modern languages, and the social sciences more broadly. And today, they represent what makes the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa so special: excellence, leadership, and humanity.

At convocation this year, Gwendelyn Hanna will celebrate the graduating class of 2025 alongside Ariane Blouin. Get to know Gwendelyn before she delivers her valedictory speech.