Jenny McKinnon will seize her degree like a holy grail when her name is called at this morning's Arts Faculty Graduation Ceremony at the Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga Campus.

Walking down the aisle today for one Bachelor of Arts graduate will be the end of a nine-year journey, a testament to the value of family support, and confirmation of a life-long love.

One of Australia's most distinguished scholars will be recognised for his contribution to the public good - and in particular his generosity towards Charles Sturt University - when Professor Ralph Slatyer was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Applied Science.

A man who left school at the age of 16 almost 50 years ago, and worked his way to the top of the accounting profession without any academic aids, will today vault all tertiary education levels and be presented with Charles Sturt University's highest award.

Former Member for Wagga Wagga Joe Schipp will receive a second major honour in as many weeks when he is awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of the University at Charles Sturt University.

More than 4 000 people are expected to attend the six graduation ceremonies being staged at Charles Sturt University's Wagga Wagga Campus over the next three days.

A new student advertising agency staffed by final year students from Charles Sturt University's School of Communication will be launched tomorrow by International Advertising Association director of professional development, John Holmes.

When Professor Alistar Robertson painted his beard red, white and blue for charity last year, it said much about this extraordinary scientist who has stepped out of the mould of the traditional academic.

Short grass, bare soil and increased erosion are symptoms of an environmental blight spreading across the rolling steppes of north China, according to Charles Sturt University researcher, Rik Thwaites.