UNBC to celebrate surpassing 16,000 graduates with Class of 2022

PRINCE GEORGE – The University of Northern British Columbia’s 29th Convocation will mark a significant milestone as the 16,000th graduate will cross the stage on May 27 in Prince George.

That number signifies 16,000 alumni who are now applying the knowledge and expertise they gained at UNBC to their professional and personal endeavours throughout the region and around the world. It also mirrors the number of residents across northern B.C. who signed a petition calling for a university in Prince George and paid $5 to join the Interior University Society almost three decades ago.

“It is a momentous occasion to know the 16,000th graduate will be granted credentials at this year’s Convocation. This milestone represents a significant individual achievement and also offers a moment of collective celebration for residents across the region, as the potential of a university in the north, for the north continues to be realized,” says UNBC President Dr. Geoff Payne. “We are also excited that circumstances have changed to allow students to gather and celebrate graduation with their classmates, as well as their families and friends that were so supportive during their academic journey.”