College of Arts and Science - University of Saskatchewan

06/04/2026

Just weeks after receiving the College of Arts and Science's Distinguished Scholar Award, Professor of English Wendy Roy has been presented with USask's top research award.

Roy is a leading scholar in the areas of speculative fiction, women’s writing, and relations of power in Canadian literature.

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is honouring Dr. Wendy Roy (PhD) with its top academic award of Distinguished Researcher for 2026.

06/03/2026

Ailah Carpenter (BFA'26) sees art as a way to know themselves and make a mark on the world.

The 25-year-old Two-Spirit artist graduated on Tuesday at USask's 2026 Spring Convocation with a BFA (honours) in studio art. Their artwork has already been in the national spotlight several times.

Ailah—a member of Stanley Mission (Lac La Ronge Indian Band) who was born in Regina and made Prince Albert home—is in demand as a commissioned artist. But they prefer to work on subjects they find personally meaningful and that contribute to positive change: things like Indigenous sovereignty and supporting people out of dark spaces.

Read more about Ailah at the link in our bio.

Music: Way Back Home - Simon Herody

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Marcia Little, an Indigenous student and single parent, who graduated at yesterday's Spring Convocation!

“Attending university has aided me in rewriting and reframing my stories of trauma and embracing my healing journey. There was a lot to unpack, and I wrote about these experiences in my papers throughout the years,” she said. “That’s what kept me going. I was like, ‘Well, someone has to do it and be that cycle breaker in ending intergenerational trauma.’”

Marcia crossed the stage to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology (with distinction) and a minor in studio arts.

Marcia Little will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with Distinction) at the 2026 USask Spring Convocation.

06/02/2026

University is hard no matter who you are, but the right support system makes all the difference, says Steve Zheng.

With a 98.62% average, Zheng is the top student graduating from any USask undergraduate program at Spring Convocation.

Biomedical science graduate ChenKun (Steve) Zheng is receiving the Governor General’s Silver Medal.

06/01/2026

“There's a lot of power in just being present and being willing to be seen.”

Ailah Carpenter sees art as a way to know themselves and make a mark on the world.

Two-Spirit, Indigenous artist Ailah Carpenter continues to attract national attention for their work

06/01/2026

In a family of science majors, Rochelle Wright decided to try something different — music.

Wright will be graduating with a Bachelor of Music (Individualized), a Certificate in Jazz and a Certificate in Drama at this year’s USask Spring Convocation on June 2.

Congratulations, Rochelle!

Rochelle Wright is the recipient of the Arthur Collingwood Prize in Music, University of Saskatchewan Film Society Prize

05/29/2026

Computer science / mathematics major Mykyta Shvets is the most distinguished Spring 2026 College of Arts and Science graduate. But he didn't sit at home and study all day.

Campus clubs, summer research and a double major—Mykyta Shvets found a way to do it all

05/29/2026

As international student Osebi Daudu prepares to cross the stage at next week's Spring Convocation, he reflected on his journey at .

From conducting research at the Canadian Light Source to working as a guide at the Observatory, Osebi found connection through science.

Congratulations, Osebi!

USask graduand credits USask, Canadian Light Source with providing unique opportunities

05/28/2026

The path Emily Zbaraschuk chose at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) led her to have a better understanding of literature, history and herself.

“Humanities are so, so important for understanding our place in the world, regardless of whether we’re studying literature from yesterday, or 1,000 years ago,” she said.

Emily will be graduating at next week's USask Spring Convocation with two Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degrees: one in English and the other in Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS).

🎉 Congratulations, Emily!

Emily Zbaraschuk’s academic achievements recognized with multiple convocation awards

05/27/2026

Expressing herself through beadwork has become second nature for USask graduate Corinna Wollf (BA’96, BFA’14, MFA’16), a professional artist whose work will be showcased during a solo exhibition in Italy this summer.

Acclaimed Métis artist Corinna Wollf (BA’96, BFA’14, MFA’16), a former Saskatoon resident and three-time USask graduate, now lives and works in northern Italy