New College Lanarkshire honours hundreds of students and awards Fellowships at graduation ceremonies

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The hard work and dedication of hundreds of graduating students from New College Lanarkshire (NCL) earned a well deserved moment in the spotlight at the group celebrated completing their studies during two glittering ceremonies at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.The college also awarded Fellowships to four "remarkable" individuals, all with Lanarkshire roots - Cathal McAteer and Maggie Smart, Professor Lesley Sawers and Lady Rita Rae - each of whom has "made a unique contribution to Scottish public life".Lady Rae, originally from Plains, enjoyed a stellar legal career, eventually becoming a Sheriff, High Court Judge and Senator of the College of Justice.

She is also the first female standing Rector of the University of Glasgow.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Professor Sawers was brought up in Cumbernauld and has been Scotland Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.She has also held a number of senior roles in the public and sector including chief executive of the Scottish Council for Development and Industry and vice-principal of Glasgow Caledonian University.Brother and sister Cathal McAteer and Maggie Smart, also from Cumbernauld, have founded a string of fashion outlets including Folk Clothing and Sounder.Their brands are sold in more than 30 countries across the globe and in