Alumni
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Proud is an understatement.
As a graduate of UVic’s Faculty of Education, you join over 24,000 education alumni who are making an impact across the world in countless ways. We’re exceptionally proud of our alumni and are always eager to learn what you’ve been up to and where your journey has taken you. Learn how to stay in touch as a UVic alumnus.
Alumni benefits
There are some perks to being an alumnus! Learn about the benefits available to UVic alumni like preferred rates and alumni card discounts, and look up our LinkedIn page to connect with other graduates, learn about events and see regular updates from the Faculty of Education. You can also update your contact information to stay in touch with UVic.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Help us celebrate the remarkable achievements of Education grads by nominating a friend, family member, colleague or former classmate for a Distinguished Alumni Award. These annual awards celebrate emerging and established alumni for their commitment and accomplishments in their field.
Nominate an alumnus for a Distinguished Alumni Award
![A portrait of alumna Carrie Tennant. She is photographed close-up, indoors, smiling and wearing a striped red and white shirt.](../../_assets/images/content-main/daa-2024-carrie-tennant-content-main-1.jpg)
Award category: Presidents' Alumni Award 2024
UVic degree: BMus '99, Teaching Certificate '00
Current hometown: Vancouver, BC
Birthplace: Vancouver, BC
![Trevor MacKenzie is pictured in a studio session, he is seated in a green armchair and wearing a red and black checkered collared shirt.](../../_assets/images/content-main/trev-mackenzie-story-sized-720x405.jpg)
Award category: Emerging Alumni Award 2024
UVic degree: BA '03, Teaching Certificate '04, MEd '20
Current hometown: Victoria, BC
Birthplace: Vancouver, BC
![A portrait of alumna Denise Augustine.](../../_assets/images/content-main/daa-denise-augustine-760x427.jpg)
Award category: Indigenous Community Alumni Award 2023
UVic degree: BEd '90
Current hometown: Duncan, BC
Birthplace: Victoria, BC
![An outdoor portrait of Jon Carr, he is pictured on a rocky shore, smiling, wearing a black sweater and an orange vest.](../../_assets/images/content-main/daa-2024-jon-carr2-content.jpg)
Award category: Indigenous Community Alumni Award 2024
UVic degree: BSc '10, BEd '12
Current hometown: Victoria, BC
Birthplace: Victoria, BC
![A portrait of alumni Moussa Magassa.](../../_assets/images/content-main/daa-moussa-magassa.jpg)
Award category: Emerging Alumni Award 2023
UVic degree: Graduate Certificate in LATHE '17, PhD in Educational Studies '20
Current hometown: Calgary, AB
Birthplace: Soringho, Senegal
![A portrait of alumni Art Napoleon.](../../_assets/images/content-main/daa-art-napoleon.jpg)
Award category: Indigenous Community Alumni Award 2023
UVic degree: Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization (ILR) '13; MA in ILR '15
Current hometown: Victoria, BC
Birthplace: Pouce Coupe, BC
Get involved
There are many ways to stay connected with former classmates and contribute to the Education community. Here are just a few:
- Follow us on LinkedIn
- Provide mentorship to students or young alumni
- Support a student award, research or our programs with a personal gift
- Hire a co-op student or offer professional development opportunities to students
- Consider how your business could partner with the Faculty of Education
- Pursue a graduate or professional development program with us
- Participate in Alumni Week