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2025
UCC President Awarded Honorary Doctorate
UCC President, Professor John O’Halloran, MRIA, has been awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of Massachusetts Lowell in recognition of his outstanding leadership in advancing sustainability in higher education.
The ceremony was held at the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Saturday 17 May, and celebrated Professor O’Halloran’s unwavering commitment to embedding sustainability across all aspects of university life – from research and teaching to operations and civic engagement.
Professor O’Halloran, a leading ecologist, has positioned UCC as a global leader in environmental stewardship. Under his leadership, UCC became the first university in the world to be awarded a Green Flag from the Foundation for Environmental Education, and continues to rank among the top universities globally for its environmental and social impact.
Professor O’Halloran’s visionary approach to institutional transformation, which integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals into UCC’s strategy, research curriculum and operations, has inspired universities worldwide to embed sustainability at their core. Professor O’Halloran has also worked with UMass Lowell to establish the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition Program.
The honorary doctorate adds to a growing list of accolades for UCC’s sustainability achievements and reaffirms the university’s standing as a thought leader in shaping a greener, fairer higher education landscape.
I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Sustainability is not just a priority for UCC – it is a responsibility that defines our values, shapes our actions, and connects us to our communities locally and globally. Our green journey to sustainability has been inspired by students, enabled by leadership and delivered by the university community. This award is a tribute to the collective efforts of our students, staff, and partners who are working every day to create a more just and sustainable future.
- UCC President Professor John O’Halloran MRIA
