Richard Nonso, a 19-year-old who emigrated to Canada from Nigeria at 15, has graduated from the University of Windsor with an honours degree in computer science and a gold medallion in the LEAD Medallion Scholars Program. He is now living in Toronto, working for a media technology company, and plans to pursue a master's degree at the University of Toronto. His achievement is highlighted during the spring convocation ceremonies in southwestern Ontario.
19-year-old newcomer to Canada graduates from University of Windsor after starting degree at 15
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Richard Nonso, a 19-year-old who emigrated to Canada from Nigeria at 15, has graduated from the University of Windsor with an honours degree in computer science and a gold medallion in the LEAD Medallion Scholars Program. He is now living in Toronto, working for a media technology company, and plans to pursue a master's degree at the University of Toronto. His achievement is highlighted during the spring convocation ceremonies in southwestern Ontario.
- 1 Age 15: Richard Nonso emigrates to Canada from Nigeria and enrolls at University of Windsor.
- 2 Six years ago: Mary Jo Haddad becomes first female chancellor at University of Windsor.
- 3 This month: Spring convocation ceremonies in southwestern Ontario.
- 4 Friday: University of Windsor wraps up its ceremonies; Richard Nonso graduates.
- 5 This week: Mary Jo Haddad passes chancellor torch to Dwight Duncan.
- 6 Ongoing: Richard Nonso working for a media technology company in Toronto.
- 7 This fall: Richard Nonso plans to pursue master's degree at University of Toronto.
- Richard Nonso's graduation and career progression
- Inspiration for others
- Change in University of Windsor chancellorship
What: A 19-year-old newcomer to Canada graduated from university at an exceptionally young age.
When: This month (spring convocation ceremonies), Friday (University of Windsor wraps up ceremonies), Six years ago (Mary Jo Haddad became chancellor).
Where: University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Also mentioned: Toronto, University of Toronto, Lambton College, St. Clair College, southwestern Ontario.
Why: Richard Nonso, a gifted student, pursued higher education after emigrating to Canada.
How: Nonso enrolled at the University of Windsor at 15, completed his honours degree in computer science, and participated in the LEAD Medallion Scholars Program.