Collective Triumphs: Proud Siblings Set to Walk UG’s 2026 Graduation Stage

The graduation stage will have a special meaning for four sets of siblings at the University of Guyana (UG) 2026 Convocation this November. As they collect their certificates, they will also celebrate something they experienced together: the long days of studying, the difficult moments that tested their resolve, and the encouragement that helped them keep going.

They entered UG with the same ambitions – that is, to ensure their dream of acquiring a university education becomes a reality and, more importantly, that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful citizens. What connects them is not simply graduating in the same year, but the memories, sacrifices and family bonds carried along the way.

For Kyle and Ashley Stephney of Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown, graduating in the same year was never planned. At 24, Kyle is graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the College of Medical Sciences (CMS), while Ashley, 22, is graduating with a Bachelor of Laws from the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS). They both are graduating with distinction.