Honorary Degrees

An honorary degree is the highest honour that Memorial University bestows. Benefactors of the university, those who have achieved eminence in learning or in the arts, or those who have otherwise distinguished themselves by outstanding public service may be nominated to receive doctorate degrees honoris causa. Memorial confers honorary doctorates of letters, laws, science and engineering, as well as masters of arts honoris causa for distinguished service to the university. [more]

Alumni of the Year

The members of Newfoundland's most popular foursome were this year's Alumni of the Year. “Members of Great Big Sea, Alan Doyle, BA'92, Sean McCann, BA '89, Darrell Power, BA'91, B.Ed.'93, and Bob Hallett, BA'90, are symbols of the province — rooted in tradition, thoroughly modern, and with much promise for the future” — Dr. Donna Hardy-Cox, nominator. [more]

Professor Emeritus

The distinction of Professor Emeritus is an honour accorded to distinguished, retired members of the faculty who served full-time for at least ten years at Memorial and who held the rank of professor upon retirement. The prime criterion for nomination is sustained, outstanding scholarly work and/or service to the university. [more]

University Research Professors

University Research Professors have acquired a designation above the rank of professor. The title is the most prestigious award the university gives for research, and goes to faculty who have demonstrated a consistently high level of scholarship and whose research is of truly international stature. The designation carries with it a $4,000 research grant and a reduced teaching schedule. [more]

President's Award for Outstanding Research

The President's Award for Outstanding Research recognizes a researcher who has made an outstanding contribution to a scholarly discipline. The award includes a $5,000 research grant. [more]

Distinguished Teaching Awards

The President's Awards for Distinguished Teaching recognize the teaching excellence in the university community. Each winner of the teaching award receives a $5,000 grant contributed by the Memorial University Alumni Association. [more]

President's Awards for Exemplary Service

The President's Award for Exemplary Service was established in 1995 to recognize commitment to service excellence. The award honours contribution in any of these areas: contributions made through service, support and professionalism; excellent performance in the job; extending help to students, faculty, fellow employees, parents, and university guests; involvement with committees or organizations. Up to five awards are presented each year. [more]