Tag: honorary degree
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AI Visionary to Receive Honorary Degree at U of A’s First Winter Convocation
University of Alberta to Honor AI Pioneer at Winter Convocation The University of Alberta will recognize one of the world’s foremost innovators in artificial intelligence with an honorary degree during its first-ever winter convocation in March. The honorary degree is awarded to a distinguished AI visionary whose work has helped shape responsible, practical applications of…
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AI visionary to receive honorary degree at U of A’s first winter convocation
University of Alberta to confer honorary degree at first winter convocation The University of Alberta will mark a historic milestone this March as it holds its first winter convocation, elevating not only the scholarly achievements of its students but also recognizing extraordinary contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. A leading AI innovator and a…
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Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Honorary Degree, Citing Harms of the Honor
Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Honorary Degree Dalhousie University in Halifax has rescinded the honorary degree it awarded to Indigenous rights activist and musician Buffy Sainte‑Marie in 2018. The decision, announced after extensive review, follows years of discussion sparked by a Mi’kmaw student and ongoing scrutiny of how universities recognize public figures. The move underscores…
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Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte‑Marie’s Honorary Degree After Student Concerns
Dalhousie Takes Action on an Honorary Degree Dalhousie University in Halifax has officially revoked the honorary degree it awarded to Indigenous musician and activist Buffy Sainte‑Marie in 2018. The decision follows ongoing concerns raised by Mi’kmaw students about the appropriateness of maintaining the honour in light of broader community impacts. The move underscores a growing…