Honorary degree recipients
Concordia University awards honorary degrees to those who encompass the university's values, and encourage the next generation of citizens to innovate across boundaries while promoting accessibility and sustainability.
This page features only a selection of 50 years of granting honorary degrees.
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Dame Julia Higgins in June 2020 for promoting diversity and inclusion in science and technology.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon David Keith in June 2022 for his research on solar geoengineering and climate mitigation
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Vikas Swarup in November 2023 for his literary excellence and dedication to diplomacy.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Frances Northcutt in June 2024
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Kathy Baig in June 2023 for her commitment to the engineering profession, inclusive leadership and strategic vision.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Barbara Davidson in November 2019 for her impact capturing the human condition in photographs.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Olivette Otele in June 2022 for For her leadership on equity issues through scholarship and service.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Fabienne Colas in June 2024
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Fine Arts
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Clarissa Desjardins in June 2023 for her entrepreneurial success in the biotechnology industry.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Eric J. Nestler in November 2020 for pioneering research on depression and drug addiction and his advocacy for equity, diversity and inclusion.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Nathalie Petrowski in June 2022 for her contributions to Quebec’s cultural landscape
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Nathalie Petrowski in June 2022 for his business vision and social conscience.
Honorary doctorate recipient
John Molson School of Business
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Mallikarjun Tatipamula in June 2024
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon My Thanh Nguyen in June 2024
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Lyse Doucet in June 2024
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Nathalie Petrowski in June 2022 for her her contributions to modern dance, teaching and activism
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Fine Arts
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon John Sicard in November 2024 for innovative leadership in technology and supply chain management industries.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Anita Marangoly George in November 2023 for her visionary leadership in sustainable investment.
Honorary doctorate recipient
John Molson School of Business
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon David Fung in November 2022 for developing sustainable industries around the globe.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Reshma Shetty in November 2022 for expanding the role of synthetic biology in our world.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon James McCully in June 2023 for his achievements in advancing a variety of medical interventions.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Denis Villeneuve in June 2024.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Fine Arts
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Jennifer Flanagan in June 2022 for empowering underserved populations through STEM programming.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Fibbie Tatti in November 2022 for preserving and promoting Indigenous languages and culture.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent in November 2019 for helping a generation of STEM instructors teach more effectively.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Edward Rosenthal in November 2023 for his work in ethical, future-focused innovation in agriculture.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Farah Alibay in November 2023 for her work to make STEM fields more inclusive.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Friederike Otto in June 2024
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Nathalie Petrowski in June 2022 for revolutionizing the study and influence of Indigenous art.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Fine Arts
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Lyse Doucet in June 2020 for reporting and commitment to journalistic integrity.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in November 2024 for visionary leadership in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Honorary doctorate recipient
John Molson School of Business
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Julie Gichuru in June 2022 for her pioneering journalism, peace advocacy and championing of African leadership.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Rodolphe Saadé in June 2023 for his visionary, socially responsible business leadership.
Honorary doctorate recipient
John Molson School of Business
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Lady Mireille Gillings in June 2022 for her visionary leadership in the biotechnology and philanthropic sectors
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Deborah Estrin in June 2023 for her pioneering health-related computer science research.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Sheila C. Johnson in June 2024
Honorary doctorate recipient
John Molson School of Business
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Annette Verschuren in November 2019 for her vision and leadership in the business sector.
Honorary doctorate recipient
John Molson School of Business
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Sandra Chartrand and Alain Bouchard in June 2023 for their leading role in philanthropy in Quebec.
Honorary doctorate recipient
John Molson School of Business
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Douglas Sanderson in November 2024 for expertise and leadership in Indigenous and Aboriginal law.
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Faculty of Arts & Science
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Luc Maurice in June 2024
Honorary doctorate recipient
John Molson School of Business
Concordia University bestows an honorary doctorate upon Elisapie in June 2023 for her her Inuktitut artistry and activism.
Honorary doctorate recipient
Faculty of Fine Arts
Nominations for honorary degree recipients
- Review the selection criteria, eligibility and exclusions as outlined in the Policy on the Awarding of Honorary Degrees
- Complete a nomination form
- Send the form to Karan Singh, the Honorary Degree and Convocation Committee secretary.