Capilano University (CapU) is pleased to announce the university will be honouring four exemplary individuals with an honorary doctorate degree and two esteemed colleagues with the title of academic emeritus at the spring 2026 convocation ceremonies taking place June 9-11, 2026.
The honorary doctorate is CapU's highest form of recognition; it is given to people who have made significant contributions to others through their work or voluntary pursuits. Academic emeritus is a title awarded to retirees who have demonstrated outstanding service to CapU and to their discipline, and who continue to be active professionally beyond retirement.








