Spring convocation 2021 honorary degree recipients

U of T is proud to recognize these esteemed individuals with honorary degrees as part of the University’s spring convocation 2021 celebrations.

In compliance with public health directives in the province of Ontario to help stop the spread of COVID-19, all honorary degrees were conferred virtually.

We are delighted to welcome these honorary graduates as distinguished members of our alumni community. Congratulations!

Meet our honorary degree recipients

Dr. Elizabeth Cannon

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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Dr. David Colcleugh

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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Dr. Anne Innis Dagg

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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Dr. Ken Greenberg

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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Dr. Donald Arthur Guloien

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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Dr. Geoffrey Hinton

Doctor of Science, honoris causa

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Dr. Shirley Hoy

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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Dr. Heather Reisman

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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Dr. Allen J. Scott

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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Dr. Chandrakant Shah

Doctor of Science, honoris causa

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Dr. David Shore

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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Dr. Warren M. Washington

Doctor of Science, honoris causa

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Dr. Harry S. LaForme

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

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