Honorary doctorates
Concordia confers honorary degrees to recognize the exemplary contributions of distinguished individuals to a specific field or to society in general.
Spring 2024 honorary degree recipients
My Thanh Nguyen
Doctor of Laws (LLD)
For his groundbreaking applied chemistry entrepreneurship and philanthropy
Friederike Otto
Doctor of Science (DSc)
For leading research, communication and justice work on humanity’s role in climate change
Mallikarjun Tatipamula
Doctor of Science (DSc)
For his major role in developing mobile technologies
Frances Northcutt
Doctor of Science (DSc)
For her work as an engineer and women’s rights advocate
Luc Maurice
Doctor of Laws (LLD)
For his entrepreneurship that creates a better life for seniors
Fabienne Colas
Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA)
For promoting cultural diversity through the arts
Denis Villeneuve
Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA)
For his outstanding creativity and achievements in cinema
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.