As we prepare to celebrate Spring 2025 convocation this week, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our class of 2025.
The road to earning a degree is challenging. It takes hard work, courage and dedication. And in this year's graduating class, I have also witnessed their curiosity about the world, their drive to shape a better future, and their resilience through challenging times. As the Class of 2025 crosses the stage, we celebrate their accomplishments and journeys to get to this milestone. The degrees they’ve earned are a culmination of lessons, relationships and experiences.
A Waterloo degree is also unique. Whether students choose co-op, undertake an entrepreneurial venture or explore courses or opportunities outside their disciplines, Waterloo provides an environment for them to embrace their passions and be unconventionally bold.
At Waterloo, we are proud to be a community of curious, collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial problem-solvers and leaders who seek to build a better future for humanity and our planet. We think differently, act with purpose and work together. Our students don’t just inherit this ethos—they continue to help shape it throughout their time at Waterloo and beyond.
As this year’s graduates leave our campuses, they continue to be an important part of our Waterloo community. They are joining more than 250,000 alumni around the globe -- helping our institution stay connected to the world around us.
Graduates: now is your opportunity to bring your unconventional thinking and innovations to the world. Global challenges are intersecting in complex ways. Bold and curious innovators are needed to build and identify solutions that are equitable and sustainable. You are among the future leaders and change-makers who will help tackle these challenges and help shape a better future.
Wherever your path leads, I hope you will continue to stay connected to our institution and the University of Waterloo community. I wish you all the best on the next stage of your journey.
