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November 15, 2021

Grad Stories 2021: Top Medal Winners Look Back on Time at Carleton

Graduation is a time for students to reflect on their years of hard work and achievement. This November, more than 1,300 students received degrees that recognized their dedication to education. For those who have excelled... More

November 12, 2021

Grad Stories 2021: Social Work Grad Finds Her ‘Voice, Confidence and Strength’ at Carleton

Katie Mumford, a graduate of Carleton University’s Bachelor of Social Work program who is continuing on as a Raven to pursue her Master of Social Work, admits she has lived through some difficult experiences in... More

November 12, 2021

Grad Stories 2021: Grad Traces Family Lineage in History and Indigenous Studies Program

Carleton University History and Indigenous Studies graduate Richard Cywink came to campus with a clear mission in mind—to research and study the expansive and rich lineage of his family. Cywink, an Odawa Anishinabek, whose First... More

November 11, 2021

Grad Stories 2021: Aerospace Engineering PhD Grad Shoots for the Stars

For as long as Scott Bishop can remember, his life has been interwoven with exploration and curiosity. “I’ve always really liked learning about how things work, the world around me, and getting involved with adventures... More

November 10, 2021

Grad Stories 2021: Master of Political Management Grad Fosters Community at Carleton

When Yasmine Atassi was preparing to apply to universities abroad, like most international students she was met with a plethora of options. Carleton was on Atassi’s list of applications and ranked near the top thanks... More

November 8, 2021

Grad Stories 2021: Finding a True Passion for Insects

About 10 years ago, Serita Fudlosid set foot on the Carleton University campus for the first time to study Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering. However, things did not go exactly according to Fudlosid’s plan—she began to... More

November 8, 2021

Grad Stories 2021: Commencing a Career in Consulting

When Master of Accounting graduate Philip Mateo reflects back on his time at Carleton, two words stand out to him: compassion and understanding. As a father of three trying to complete his master’s degree, while... More

June 28, 2021

Carleton Economics Graduate Helps Keep the Bahamian Economy Strong and Stable

Tourism is the biggest industry in the Bahamas, employing about two-thirds of the Caribbean nation’s workforce directly and indirectly and providing more than half of its gross domestic product. Banking is the second biggest business.... More

June 25, 2021

Great Grads 2021: Provost Scholar Jaclyn Legge on the Life of an English Major

It is a truth universally acknowledged that September slaps us all across the face and stings like pumpkin spice and the fear of accidental plagiarism. Think Jane Austen meets a candid take on #studentlife. Thus... More

June 25, 2021

Great Grads 2021: Megan Lamb is Promoting Health at Every Size

Megan Lamb’s interest in body image and eating behaviours started when she was a child, listening to conversations among her friends and family about their weight and shape. “I felt like my whole life, someone... More

June 24, 2021

Great Grads 2021: Exploring Sustainability in the Scottish Highlands

While Master of Architecture graduate Camille Ringrose, like most Carleton University students, was initially caught off guard by the COVID-19 pandemic, she managed to find a silver lining. With classes transitioned online and a thesis... More

June 24, 2021

Great Grads 2021: Carleton Engineering Student Earns Iron Ring 60 Years After Grandfather

For Carleton University Mechanical Engineering student Margot Vandesande, this year’s graduation will be a special kind of family affair. Sixty years after her grandfather, John McCalla, graduated from Carleton’s first Engineering class in 1961, Vandesande... More