Alison Barry-Jones

Alison Barry-Jones was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of her tireless role in the community to achieve the presence of a University on the Sunshine Coast.

Ambassador Richard Butler AM

Ambassador Richard Butler AM was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2002 in recognition of his contribution to diplomacy and to our understanding of arms control, international security issues, the United Nations, and the Middle East.

Annette Sym

Annette Sym was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2012 in recognition of her contributions to small business, entrepreneurship and health advocacy.

Anthony Vincent

Anthony Vincent was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2015 in recognition of his his exceptional achievement in developing and leading academic excellence at a Sunshine Coast institution.

Arija Austin

Arija Austin was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2006 in recognition of her valued support to the University.

Associate Professor Karen Brooks

Associate Professor Karen Brooks was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in recognition of her contributions to the academic and public profile of USC.

Aunty Denise Proud

Aunty Denise Proud was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2013 in recognition of her important and sustained service to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community and her respect for cultural diversity.

Aunty Lillian Burke

Aunty Lillian Burke was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2018 in recognition of her significant contributions to encouraging Indigenous participation in higher education within the Gympie region.

Benny Pike

Benny Pike was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2002 in recognition of his sustained, invaluable services to regional sport.

Beryl Spencer

Beryl Spencer was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2006 in recognition of her tireless service to the Cooloola Shire community.

Beverley Hinz

Beverley Hinz was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2011 in recognition of her distinguished and sustained contribution to community liaison and commitment to regional voluntary organisations.

Beverley Hand

Beverley Hand was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2011 in recognition of her continued contribution and dedication to environmental and cultural education.

Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in October 2014 in recognition of his distinguished and significant commitment in the field of wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability, particularly in Southeast Asia and Indonesia.

Bill Dethlefs

Bill Dethlefs was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2011 in recognition of his contributions to the Rotary/USC Community Fund and national and international Rotary projects.

Bob and Christine Cameron

Bob and Christine Cameron were named Honorary Senior Fellows in April 2010 in recognition of their visionary and professional approaches to sustainability and exemplary business development.

Bruce Cowley

Bruce Cowley was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2018 in recognition of his services to USC as a member of the University Council from 2010 to 2017.

Caroline Jones AO

Caroline Jones AO was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters in May 2007 in recognition of her long service to the arts and to broadcasting in Australia.

Christopher Simon

Christopher Simon was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2017 in recognition of his significant involvement in the arts and the University.

Darrin Edwards

Darrin Edwards was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2012 in recognition of his instrumental role as Principal of the James Nash State High School in setting up School Excellence Programs in conjunction with USC.

David Jeffries

David Jeffries was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2017 in recognition of his immeasurable contribution to the university.

David Kirk

David Kirk was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2015 in recognition of his significant philanthropic contributions to the University and Sunshine Coast community through the generosity and support of the Kirk Foundation.

Dawn Oelrich

Dawn Oelrich was named a Distinguished Companion of the University in April 2017 in recognition of her significant contribution as curator of USC's art collection and USC's art gallery from 2004 to 2015.

Doug Biggs AM

Doug Biggs AM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in March 2005 in recognition of his service to the community.

Dr Andrew Hede

Dr Andrew Hede was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2012 in recognition of his contributions to education, academic leadership, and sustained and distinguished service.

Dr Arthur Harrold

Dr Arthur Harrold was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 1999 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.

Dr Cherrell Hirst AO

Dr Cherrell Hirst AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in February 2018 in recognition of her lifetime commitment to education, women’s health and advocacy, and professional leadership.

Dr Janice Fullerton AO

Dr Janice Fullerton AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2012 in recognition of her contributions to exemplary public service in the field of library and information services.

Dr Karen Woolley

Dr Karen Woolley was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in September 2011 in recognition of her significant achievements and contributions to the advancement of knowledge economies and business innovation globally.

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in February 2016 in recognition of his lifelong dedication to learning, and his stellar contribution to enlightening and inspiring the Australian community in all matters of science.

Dr Ken Wishaw

Dr Ken Wishaw was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2014 in recognition of his contribution as a pioneer in rescue helicopter medicine and aeromedical intensive care retrieval.

Dr Kenneth Cato AO

Dr Kenneth Cato AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2016 in recognition of his distinguished achievements, leadership and service to the design industry, graphic design, and education; and for his sustained commitment to the students of USC in providing world-class learning experiences.

Dr Mark Loane AM

Dr Mark Loane AM was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2012 in recognition of his distinguished and sustained contribution to ophthalmology, and sustainable health services for remote communities.

Dr Pam Dyer

Dr Pam Dyer was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2012 in recognition of her contributions to education, academic leadership, and sustained and distinguished service.

Dr Paul Corcoran

Dr Paul Corcoran was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2008 in recognition of his contributions to the development and administration of USC.

Dr Peter Welsh

Dr Peter Welsh was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2015 in recognition of his exemplary service to the University, and for his compassionate and highly skilled work as a General Practitioner in private practice in the Sunshine Coast community.

Dr Willi Toisuta

Dr Willi Toisuta was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in October 2012 in recognition of his tireless work in education, which has focused on building research and human resources throughout the developing world.

Emeritus Professor Peter Andrews AO

Emeritus Professor Peter Andrews AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2015 in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a scientist and bio-entrepreneur.

Emeritus Professor Rustum Sethna and Mrs Helen Sethna

Emeritus Professor Rustum Sethna and Mrs Helen Sethna were named Honorary Senior Fellows in recognition of their significant contribution to the University and wider community, over the past three decades, in the areas of Health and Psychology and, particularly, their support of USC's psychology program.

Everald Ernest Compton

Everald Ernest Compton was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2004 in recognition for his direct and ongoing involvement in the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre at USC.

Frayda Myers Cooper

Frayda Myers Cooper was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2007 in recognition of her contributions to the University of the Third Age.

Gabriel Poole

Gabriel Poole was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2001 in recognition of his major lifetime contribution to the architectural profession.

Gerard Mills

Gerard Mills was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2016 in recognition of his significant contributions to the future knowledge and protection of our natural environment at the University and in other areas across Australia.

Graeme Pearce

Graeme Pearce was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2007 in recognition of his contributions to administration within the Sunshine Coast region.

Grant Kenny

Grant Kenny was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.

Hagen Stehr AO

Hagen Stehr AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2010 in recognition of his life’s work to advance sustainable fishing industries of world significance, including through the sponsorship of education and research.

Harold Guida

Harold Guida was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in May 2007 in recognition of his contributions to Australian architecture and the physical planning of USC.

Harry, Ken and Margaret Reed

Harry, Ken and Margaret Reed were named Honorary Senior Fellows in April 2006 in recognition of their services to the Sunshine Coast and the University.

Hayden Kenny OAM

Hayden Kenny OAM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2012 in recognition of his dedication to surf lifesaving and surf rescue.

Herbert Stanley Tutt

Herbert Stanley Tutt was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.

His Excellency, Barnabas Suebu, Governor of the Province of Papua, Indonesia

His Excellency, Governor Barnabas Suebu was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2011 in recognition of his significant contributions to rainforest conservation and preservation and his sustained service to the Papuan community through educational links with local, national and international bodies.

His Excellency, Dr Thong Khon

His Excellency, Dr Thong Khon was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2014 in recognition of his significant and sustained contribution to sustainable tourism and his influence in improvement of the community and economic health.

Ian Kennedy AO

Ian Kennedy AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2008 in recognition of his lifetime of achievement on the Sunshine Coast, as a business leader and Chancellor.

Ian McConachie AM

Ian McConachie AM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2014 in recognition of his dedication and contribution in pioneering a sustainable science-based macadamia industry.

Jill Chamberlain OAM

Jill Chamberlain OAM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2011 in recognition of her contributions to protecting and preserving the Sunshine Coast wildlife environment and her commitment to educating the community on wildlife preservation for future generations of Queenslanders.

Jill Morris

Jill Morris was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of her sustained and distinguished contribution to the university and community.

Jim Varghese AM

Jim Varghese AM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2014 in recognition of his distinguished and significant contribution to public administration and outstanding contribution to social and community issues.

John Dobson OAM

John Dobson OAM was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2018 in recognition of his 20 years of dedicated service to the University Council and its committees; and exemplary leadership he provided in his decade as Chancellor, during a period of unprecedented growth and change for the University.

John Gallagher

John Gallagher was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2016 in recognition of his significant contributions to University Governance through his long-standing membership and nine-year commitment to the Planning and Resources Committee.

John Lockhart

John Lockhart was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2009 in recognition of his distinguished educational leadership.

John Mainwaring

John Mainwaring was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in October 2013 in recognition of his significant and sustained contribution to excellence in architectural design in developing distinctive sub-tropical and tropical architecture, and philanthropy.

John Shadforth

John Shadforth was awarded the Chancellor's Stole in September 2018 in recognition of his 20 years of service to the University as a member of the USC Foundation Board.

John Shadforth (1)

John Shadforth was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2011 in recognition for his contributions to business, educational excellence, community liaison and philanthropy.

Dr John Sinclair AO

Dr John Sinclair AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in September 2017 in recognition of his significant contributions to environmental conservation through the Fraser Island Defence Organisation.

Jose Ramos-Horta

Jose Ramos-Horta was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2001 in recognition of his contribution to human rights.

Julie-Anne Mee

Julie-Anne Mee was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2018 in recognition of her services to USC as a member of the University Council from 2002 to 2017.

Ken Hicks

Ken Hicks was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2014 in recognition of his significant and sustained contribution to excellence in and services to the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Sunshine Coast community.

Ken Hinds

Ken Hinds was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2009 in recognition of his major contribution to the arts on the Sunshine Coast.

Kenneth Thaiday Senior

Kenneth Thaiday was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2016 in recognition of his distinguished achievements as a senior contemporary artist and for his inspiration to his people in reinvigorating cultural identity through art, sculpture, song, dance, and storytelling.

Kerry and Lindsay Clare

Lindsay and Kerry Clare were named Honorary Senior Fellows in April 2004 in recognition of their distinguished service to the community.

Lawrence Daws

Lawrence Daws was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2000 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished contribution to the fine arts.

Leneen Forde, AC

Leneen Forde, AC was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2000 in recognition of her sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.

Lisa Curry

Lisa Curry was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of her sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.

Lyndon Davis

Lyndon Davis was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2010 in recognition of his contributions to reconciliation within the University community.

Marayke Jonkers

Marayke Jonkers was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2018 in recognition of her sporting achievements, ongoing leadership, and commitment to supporting athletes with disabilities via the Sporting Dream Foundation.

Margaret Gargan

Margaret Gargan was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2004 in recognition of her significant and sustained contribution to the Sunshine Coast community and her commitment to developing the professional skills of USC students who undertake work placements at Bloomhill.

Maroochy Barambah

Maroochy Barambah was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of her outstanding and sustained contributions to the community.

Martha Shepherd

Martha Shepherd was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2008 in recognition of her contributions to agri-business within the Sunshine Coast region.

Mary Hutton

Mary Hutton was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2017 in recognition of her distinguished and inspirational work in establishing 'Free the Bears', the world's leading bear rescue and protection organisation; and her sustained commitment to animal welfare and the immeasurable learning experience this continues to provide USC students.

Michael Wilkinson

Michael Wilkinson was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2013 in recognition of his leadership and sustained, significant and selfless contribution to tourism.

Norma McMichael

Norma McMichael was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2002 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the development of the Australian Federation of University Women Sunshine Coast Branch (AFUW-SC) and its links with the university.

Otto Klaus

Otto Klaus was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2011 in recognition of his distinguished and sustained professional and voluntary coaching commitment.

Patricia Allen

Patricia Allen was named a Distinguished Companion of the University in April 2017 in recognition of her significant contribution to the University as Director of Student Administration of USC.

Patrick Evans

Patrick Evans was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the University.

Penelope Embrey-Bond

Penelope Embrey-Bond was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of her work as an adviser on Indigenous issues during the establishment of USC.

Peter Owen

Peter Owen was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2007 in recognition of his contributions to journalism on the Sunshine Coast.

Phillip Procopis

Phillip Procopis was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2015 in recognition of the instrumental role he played as a foundation member of the University's Audit and Risk Management Committee since inception in 2004 until 2011 in the development and progress of the University's formulation of a transparent Terms of Reference, Audit and Assurance Strategy, self-assessment process and selection of an externally based Internal Audit function.

Professor Birgit Lohmann

Professor Birgit Lohmann was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2018 in recognition of her services to USC in the position of Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Professor Bruce Dawe

Professor Bruce Dawe was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in September 2017 in recognition of his ongoing excellence in teaching over almost five decades, including 25 years of volunteer teaching at U3A.

Professor Dennis Gibson

Professor Dennis Gibson was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 1999 in recognition of his strong leadership in the field of higher education.

Professor Doug Mahar

Professor Doug Mahar was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2017 in recognition of his significant contribution to the USC School of Social Sciences, and to the University’s committees.

Professor Ian Chubb AC

Professor Ian Chubb AC was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in October 2014 in recognition of his distinguished achievements in university leadership and significant contribution and service in higher education and research.

Professor Ian Lowe AO

Professor Ian Lowe AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2012 in recognition of his distinguished and sustained contribution to environmental sciences and sustainability.

Professor Mike Clements

Professor Mike Clements was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2018 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to USC as Head of the School of Business.

Professor Mike Hefferan

Professor Mike Hefferan was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2016 in recognition of his significant contributions to the University as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) and Professor, Property and Development, since commencing in August 2007.

Professor Paul Thomas AM

Professor Paul Thomas AM was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2011 in recognition of his contributions to the establishment and growth of USC, his contributions to education, and his sustained and distinguished service as Vice-Chancellor and President of the University.

Professor Rod McCulloch

Professor Rod McCulloch was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2018 in recognition of his services to USC as Head of School, Communication and Creative Industries.

Professor Rod Simpson

Professor Rod Simpson was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2012 in recognition of his contributions to education, academic leadership, and sustained and distinguished service.

Professor Tim Flannery

Professor Tim Flannery was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in August 2017 in recognition of his distinguished achievements, nationally and internationally, in communicating complex issues around environmental science, combined with his exemplary leadership in advocating for the environment, conservation, and action on climate change

Professors Anne and Neil Rees

Professors Anne and Neil Rees were named Emeritus Professors in April 2016 in recognition of their contributions to the establishment and growth of the USC Law School and its centrepiece the Law Clinic.

Rabbi John D Cooper

Rabbi John D Cooper was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2012 in recognition of his contributions to community education and theology.

Raelene Boyle

Raelene Boyle was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2001 in recognition of her regional and international achievements.

Raul Weychardt

Raul Weychardt was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2014 in recognition of his significant leadership and contribution to regional and urban planning.

Richard Woolcott AC

Richard Woolcott AC was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2010 in recognition of his lifetime of distinguished international diplomatic service and leadership.

Robert de Castella MBE

Robert de Castella was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2006 in recognition of his long service to Australian sport, health and well-being.

Rod Forrester

Rod Forrester was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2003 in recognition of his unswerving and principled commitment to the Sunshine Coast community and to its economic and educational advancement.

Ronald Young

Ronald Young was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of his major contribution to the University's physical development.

Rosalind Hourigan

Rosalind Hourigan was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2001 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to regional development.

Rosie Batty

Rosie Batty was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in May 2017 in recognition of her remarkable efforts to dramatically reduce the incidence of family violence, and her significant contribution to societal change.

Roy and Nola Thompson

Roy and Nola Thompson were awarded Honorary Doctorates in April 2018 in recognition of their ongoing generosity and commitment, and tireless advocacy for the role of education in improving people’s lives.

Shay Zulpo

Shay Zulpo was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in March 2005 in recognition of her service to the community.

Sir Clem Renouf

Sir Clem Renouf was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2003 in recognition of his outstanding service to the community.

Stephen Hamar Midgley AM and Mary Midgley

Stephen Hamar Midgley AM and Mary Midgley were awarded Honorary Doctorates in April 2011 in recognition of their significant contributions to scientific knowledge in the area of freshwater biology and ecology (limnology).

Steve Hall

Steve Hall was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2017 in recognition of his significant contributions to the development of USC Design students over the past 20 years.

Steve Irwin

Steve Irwin was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to ecotourism and environmental education.

Sue McKenzie

Sue McKenzie was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2002 in recognition of her unfailing dedication to youth and the arts on the Sunshine Coast.

Susie Chapman

Susie Chapman was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2013 in recognition of her dedication to the sustainability of the Sunshine Coast region.

Ted Fitzgerald

Ted Fitzgerald was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2003 in recognition of his enormous distribution to the economic development of the Sunshine Coast region.

Terri Irwin AM

Terri Irwin AM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2007 in recognition of her individual contributions to the Sunshine Coast region and wildlife conservation.

The Honourable Justice Gerald Edward Fitzgerald

The Honourable Justice Gerald Edward (Tony) Fitzgerald was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 1999 in recognition of his contributions to his profession in a distinguished career, a more ethically aware democratic society in Queensland, and to the development of this University as part of the national higher education sector.

The Honourable Dr David Kemp

The Honourable Dr David Kemp was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2006 in recognition of his huge contribution to the success of this University.

The Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen

The Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 1999 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to national development and major contributions to higher education for over 20 years.

Tim Fairfax AC

Tim Fairfax AC was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2010 in recognition of his many contributions to the nation, particularly the interests of regional and rural Australia, and his contributions to education and the arts, through a range of important committees.

Tomas Passeggi

Tomas Passeggi was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2010 in recognition of his sustained and pervasive contribution to the social life of the University.

Trevor Harch

Trevor Harch was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the University.

Valerie Zwart OAM

Valerie Zwart OAM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2011 in recognition of her lifetime of voluntary community work on the Sunshine Coast through her vision, motivation, enthusiasm and innovation.

William (Bill) Hauritz AM

William (Bill) Hauritz was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2015 in recognition of his exceptional achievements in developing and leading the Woodford Folk Festival to become one of the world's biggest folk festivals, and in managing the sustainable and environmental practices in rehabilitating the 300 hectare festival site to minimise the impact of the festival in the ongoing restoration of the site's natural environment.

Wong Siew Te

Wong Siew Te was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in September 2016 in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in the connected fields of wildlife conservation and environmental education.

Wyn Rahilly

Wyn Rahilly was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of her outstanding leadership of the University of the Third Age and developing a strong link with USC.

Professor Gary Crew

Commencing at USC in 1999, Professor Gary Crew was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2019 in recognition of his leadership and commitment to the creation and ongoing development of the creative writing programs at USC.

Sandra Jeffries

Sandra Jeffries was named a Distinguished Companion in September in 2019 in recognition of her leadership in various initiatives, the Paul Thomas Library and USC's Information Services.

Natasha Read

Natasha Read was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2019 in recognition of her significant support and contributions to the University Council.

Sharon Hill

Sharon Hill was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2019 in recognition of her voluntary commitment to the wheelchair basketball community and for creating opportunities for local people with disabilities to play sports and find employment.

Jocelyn Walker

Jocelyn Walker was awarded the Chancellor’s Stole in September 2019 in recognition of her philanthropic dedication to USC's Foundation Board and her generous donations towards USC's facilities and fundraising campaigns.

Dr Vernon Harris

Dr Vernon Harris was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2019 in recognition of his contributions to Nursing Science at USC and to the study of the world’s marine invertebrates.

Chief Justice Susan Kiefel

Chief Justice Susan Kiefel was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2019 in recognition of her ongoing service to the community and for her dedication towards representing women in law.

Suzanne Innes

Suzanne Innes was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2019 in recognition of her services to USC as a member of the University Council from 2008 to 2019.

Professor Margaret Barnes

Professor Margaret Barnes was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2019 in recognition of her commitment to the initiation and growth of the USC School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine.

Don Maconachie

Don Maconachie was named Distinguished Companion in September 2020 in recognition of his commitment and leadership to USC, and his contributions to the economic and social advancement of the region. Serving in a number of directorial roles, Don's dedicated service has assisted USC to achieve its strategic goals and enhance its reputation.

Mark Bradley

Mark Bradley was named a Distinguished Companion in September 2020 in recognition of his significant contributions to USC as Director of Capital and Commercial since January 1995 until to date.

Mark Nugent

Mark Nugent was named a Distinguished Companion in September 2020 in recognition of his significant contributions to USC as Director of Human Resources and his support in the development of USC's workforce planning capability and strategies to align the Strategic Plan with the criteria for all human resources practises.

Graham Young

Graham Young was named a Distinguished Companion in September 2020 in recognition of his significant contribution to realising USC’s growth and expansion ambitions.

Professor Greg Hill

Professor Greg Hill was named Emeritus Professor in September 2020 in recognition of his leadership and vision which has enabled USC to become a university of international standing and an unsurpassed and invaluable community asset.

Professor Karen Nelson

Professor Karen Nelson was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2020 in recognition of her major contributions to equity and diversity at USC, and her research into the complexity surrounding student success which has been instrumental in uncovering the factors influencing attrition and advancing sector practices

Professor Marianne Wallis

Professor Marianne Wallis was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2020 in recognition of her sustained and distinguished service to USC as Professor of Nursing and her role improving the University’s research rankings in the field of Nursing through her strong international reputation for research excellence in health service and patient safety research.

Professor Robert Elliot

Professor Robert Elliot was named Emeritus Professor in September 2020 in recognition of his service to USC as a senior executive who helped guide USC’s extraordinary expansion, international profile and academic credibility for 25 years.

Noeline Taurua

Dame Noeline Taurua was named an Honorary Doctorate in September 2020 in recognition of her exemplary leadership, community commitment, coaching innovation and excellence, particularly in high performance sport.

John Marsden

John Marsden was named a Honorary Doctorate in September 2020 in recognition of his contribution to literature for youth and his success in founding new student centred schools: Candlebark and the Alice Miller School.

Claire Moore

Claire Moore was named an Honorary Doctorate in September 2020 in recognition of her public service to Queensland and to Australia.

Gerard Sutton AO

Emeritus Professor Gerard Sutton was named an Honorary Doctorate in September 2020 in recognition of his distinguished career in academia and higher education and sustained service to USC on the University Council.

Jacquelyn Wright

Jacquelyn Wright was named a Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2020 in recognition of her services to USC as a member of the University Council from 2009 till 2019.

Gary McLennan

Gary McLennan was named a Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2020 in recognition of his service to USC as a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee from 2007 till 2019.

Laraine Hill

Laraine Hill was named a Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2020 in recognition of her services to USC directly contributing to the realisation of USC’s aspirations through her role as an advocate and relationship builder.

Noela Burton

Noela Burton was named Distinguished Companion in February 2021 in recognition of her service to USC including many years of professional support to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President, advocacy of USC and fostering and maintaining important relationships with external members of the University community.

Professor Phil Graham

Professor Phil Graham was named Emeritus Professor in February 2021 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to USC as Professor and Head of School, Creative Industries, his significant contributions to the study and practice of Creative Industries at USC and to the University’s development as an engine for capacity building and cultural change in regional Australia.

Bernard Smith

Bernard Smith was named Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2021 for his significant contributions to USC throughout his term on the Planning and Resources Committee from 2015-2020.

Karen Neuendorf

Karen Neuendorf was named Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2021 in recognition of her ardent support of USC throughout her nineteen years of service on the USC Foundation Board and generous voluntary contributions to business and community in the local region.

Uncle Kevin Starkey

Uncle Kevin Starkey was named Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2021 in recognition of his devotion to the mentorship of emerging First Nations artists through the establishment of Darkwood Studios and the substantial impact that his generosity in this field has had on the cultural landscape of the region.

Scott Williams AO

Scott Williams AO was named Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2022 for his work in continuously and passionately promoting higher education through the commitment of his time and generous philanthropic contributions to the University.

Aunty Judi Wickes

Aunty Judi Wickes was named an Honorary Doctorate in April 2022 for recognition of her continued service to the USC community in supporting, and educating staff, students and the wider public on the experience of Australian First Nations peoples’, and her ongoing commitment to community reconciliation, Indigenous Education advocacy and important work on the Stolen Generation and Aboriginal Exemption Certificate.

Professor Merv Hyde AM

Professor Merv Hyde AM was named Emeritus Professor in September 2022 in recognition of his distinguished career in academia and higher education, in particular research and development work. In 2013, Professor Hyde formed a new School of Education at UniSC, where he served as interim Head of School.

Professor Meredith Lawley

In recognition of her distinguished career in academia and higher education, Meredith Lawley is a worthy recipient of the honorary award of Emeritus Professor of the University of the Sunshine Coast in April 2023.

Ms Kerry Martin

University of Sunshine Coast is proud to recognise the contribution Kerry Martin has made during her time at UniSC to realising UniSC’s growth and expansion ambitions. Kerry has enhanced the reputation, organisation, and operation of UniSC. The University is honoured to award Kerry the title of Distinguished Companion of the University.

Graham Tamblyn

In recognition of significant contributions to UniSC through the establishment of the Engineering Scholarship, Founding and Visionary member of The 1996 Society, Founders Circle member and Chancellor's Associate, Graham Tamblyn is a worthy recipient of Senior Fellow of the University.

Dr John Lowe

Dr John Lowe was named an Honorary Emeritus Professor in Spring 2023 in recognition of his distinguished career in academia and higher education.

Judy Renouf

Judy Renouf was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in Spring 2023 in recognition of significant contributions and UniSC throughout her philanthropy and commitment to the university as a Scholarship and Bursary donor, Founding and Visionary member of The 1996 Society, Founders Circle member and Chancellor's Associate.

Joanne Scott

Joanne Scott was named an Honorary Emeritus Professor in Spring 2023 in recognition of a distinguished career in academia and higher education.

Aunty Joyce Bonner

Aunty Joyce Bonner was named an Honorary Doctor of the University in Spring 2023 in recognition of significant contributions to UniSC through your exemplary research and teaching in the field of First Nations linguistics.

Professor Jeremy Davey

Professor Tim Smith

Professor Lorelle Frazer

Professor Mary Katsikitis