UArctic connects more than 240 member institutions across the circumpolar world, supporting shared programs, student exchanges and collaborative research focused on Arctic communities and environments.
In total, 742 credentials are being granted for the 2026 convocation cycle at UNBC. This includes 16 students graduating with PhDs, a record number for the University.
The message of Araiya Bernard's valedictory address will focus on resilience and the power of community, values shaped through experiences in classrooms, clinics, and communities across the North.
"Being given this award is very exciting for me because it signifies that my research work meets the rigorous academic standards demanded by the journal," Kirkland said.
"The new LPN to RN pathway at UNBC strengthens our commitment to expanding health training opportunities where people need them most," said Minister of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills Jessie Sunner.