Laura Beaulne-Stuebing is the digital journalist for University Affairs.
Laura Beaulne-Stuebing is the digital journalist for University Affairs.
Global News Federal aid for post-secondary students Students who face little hope of landing a summer job can now apply for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit. The PIE News Canada: new flexible post-grad work rules Canada’s government has announced “flexible” post-graduation work...
Maclean's What will university look like this fall as a result of the coronavirus? Socializing is a big part of the post-secondary experience. For now, that aspect of university life doesn't seem to be available—at least not in the...
CBC - The National Students to start university without the promise of campus life Students who were looking forward to first-year university are coming up against the new reality that most classes will likely be held online, crushing plans...
Facing an $8-million shortage in annual funding, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine has been forced to look at new revenue options.
The Globe and Mail McGill, UBC among universities to offer majority of fall semester online A number of Canadian universities announced that their classes will be held primarily online in the fall, acknowledging that restrictions required to contain COVID-19...
The Toronto Star They hoped for jobs and to immigrate to Canada. For international students, the pandemic has dimmed that hope The dream of becoming a Canadian was within reach for Joyce de Paul until until COVID-19 hit in...
Global News As pandemic progresses, Maritime universities plan for all possibilities next semester As the high school year comes to an end, guidance counsellors and recruitment staff report that Grade 12 students are feeling more anxious than usual about...
The Globe and Mail Ontario shelves plan for performance-based postsecondary funding, while Alberta pushes ahead The Ontario government has temporarily shelved a plan to introduce performance-based funding for postsecondary institutions as it comes to grips with the economic and...
CBC Indigenous post-secondary students confused about federal COVID-19 funding support Indigenous post-secondary students facing financial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic are giving the federal government's aid announcements mixed reviews. CBC Scientists concerned focus on COVID-19 disrupting regular health research funds Canada's health...
CTV News Senate passes $9B suite of COVID-19 student aid measures Senators were recalled to Ottawa on Friday, where after several hours of deliberation they passed the federal government’s $9-billion suite of student-focused COVID-19 supports, the third piece of...
The Globe and Mail Canadian universities work to mitigate financial threat posed by coronavirus Laurentian set off a domino effect in mid-March as the first Canadian university to shut down in-person classes. CTV News Carleton University concerned fall enrollment may drop...