Tara was the Deputy Editor for University Affairs.
Tara was the Deputy Editor for University Affairs.
APTN National News Universities should publicly apologize for perpetuating Indigenous identity fraud: chief Kitigan Zibi Chief Dylan Whiteduck says institutions should be soliciting information from local communities when vetting Indigenous hires. CBC News These MUN students are grappling with the...
Global News Western University to host national forum on reconciliation in higher education Western University is set to host a national forum next year that explores how to better implement reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada’s post-secondary system while...
CBC News Todd Mondor named newest president of University of Winnipeg, returning to school after 34 years Mondor graduated from U of W in 1987 and is now coming back as the president and vice-chancellor. CBC News Kelowna RCMP apologizes...
Globe and Mail UBC professor Pieter Cullis awarded for role in COVID-19 vaccines When Pieter Cullis rolled up his sleeve last March to receive his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19, he couldn’t help but remark on...
Global News Shorter winter break in sight for students as U of Manitoba strike enters 3rd week The University of Manitoba and its professors will enter its third week of strike action Wednesday. The stress is heightening for students...
Calgary Herald U of C, MRU among Canadian universities to sign charter on anti-Black racism The 22-page Scarborough Charter requires those signing it to respect certain principles as they develop their own action plans to foster Black inclusion. The...
Toronto Star Some profs cross picket line, head back to class Some faculty members at the University of Manitoba who went on strike earlier this month have ditched the picket lines and returned to work amid an ongoing stalemate...
CBC News Physicist who found a way to trap light wins $1M science prize University of Toronto professor Sajeev John is 2021 winner of $1M Herzberg medal. CBC News Faculty union's mock search party 'insult' to families of missing, murdered, advocate...
CTV News Former student says U of A knew of sex assault allegations against drama teacher A former student of a University of Alberta drama professor accused of sexually assaulting a teen actress says the school was aware of...
CBC Ontario won't challenge appeal decision on post-secondary student fees Province's top court quashed Ford government's appeal over controversial initiative in August. Hamilton Spectator Group calls for universities, institutions to stamp down Indigenous identity fraud Universities need to put a system in...
CTV News University of Calgary holds first in-person convocation since 2019 This year, students at the University of Calgary will be able to cross the stage at their convocation for the first time since COVID-19 hit in 2019. CBC News MUN...
