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Dr Joy Petersen’s doctoral research uncovers how first-generation students developed agency and intellectual virtues amid the disruptions of Covid-19.

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Pandemic ignites transformative scholarly journey for Dr Joy Petersen

When Dr Joy Petersen considered doing a doctoral study, she imagined her research would focus on mentoring. As First-Year Student Experience Coordinator and...

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Haajir September

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For SU graduate Haajir September, setbacks are detours, not dead ends

Like so many learners, the Covid-19 pandemic robbed Haajir September of a memorable matric year. Lockdown meant no matric ball, no normal school routine and...

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Megan Hartnick rises above loss and financial hardship to complete her PGCE cum laude.

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Megan Hartnick turns adversity into achievement

Megan Hartnick has spent most of her life learning to hold on to the small, steady flame of possibility. When she graduated with a BA degree from Stellenbosch...

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Graduation

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SU celebrates record number of graduates at December ceremonies

SU celebrates record number of graduates at December ceremonies 

More than 6 000 graduands will cross the stage in the Coetzenburg Centre this week as...

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It took a village to make S’tha shine on graduation day

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It took a village to make S’tha shine on graduation day

​​​S'thabile Duma's graduation story is no ordinary one. Yes, it's a story of triumph over very difficult circumstances and never giving up hope. But ultimately...

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Double graduation celebration for a family of Maties

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Double graduation celebration for a family of Maties

Prof Michele van der Merwe had the privilege of capping not one but two daughters who received their respective degrees from Stellenbosch University (SU) during...

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Proud graduation for twins with six SU degrees between them

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Proud graduation for twins with six SU degrees between them

​If the Van der Merwe twins were competitive, it might have mattered that Dan received her Master's degree three months before Jess did at Stellenbosch...

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