Honors Convocation

D'Youville students achieve academic success, serve their communities, and support one another throughout the year. Honors Convocation is a celebration of that work.

Honors Convocation is a special opportunity for the entire D’Youville community to celebrate the academic achievements of our top students — those who not only excel academically but also demonstrate exceptional leadership, service to the community, and compassion for others.

Each academic department recognizes select students for their scholarly accomplishments. In addition, D’Youville’s most prestigious student honors — the D’Youville Medal, the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart Medal, the Lee Conroy Higgins Award, and the St. Catherine of Alexandria Medal — are presented during this event.

2026 Honors Convocation

DATE: April 1, 2026

TIME: 5:00PM

LOCATION: Kavinoky Theatre

Honorary Awards Details

Candidates for these awards are nominated by the faculty and employees of the university, with final selection by an ad hoc committee.

Department awards are conferred annually on those students who demonstrate mastery of subject content and exemplify service to the university and community.

  • The D'Youville Medal The D’Youville Medal is awarded annually to a senior who, exemplifying the spirit and ideals of D'Youville, is deemed outstanding for achievement, service and loyalty to the university.
  • The Saints Crest Medal The Saints Crest Medal is given to a graduating student who embraces the core values of D’Youville while striving to improve our campus culture and society as a whole. Recognizing outstanding personal development and holistic involvement, the Saints Crest