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    Headlines for March 30, 2022

    The Conversation How MBA programs can remove disability-related barriers Removing employment barriers for people with disabilities requires a multifaceted approach, but it starts with equitable access to education. CBC News U of T and Ryerson University plan to end masking, vaccination...

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    Hannah Liddle

    March 30, 2022

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    Headlines for March 29, 2022

    CTV News N.S. announces $105 million to improve infrastructure, enhance health care, training at rural universities The province says the money will allow St. Francis Xavier University, Acadia University, Université Sainte-Anne and Cape Breton University to address a “significant...

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    Hannah Liddle

    March 29, 2022

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    Headlines for March 28, 2022

    Global News Ukrainian students in Canada struggle with financial strain of war Ukrainian students in Canada say they’ve been worrying about being able to afford living here as their families at home are displaced and lose access to their...

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    Hannah Liddle

    March 28, 2022

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    To deal with sexual violence, some universities are adopting an online tool

    The REES platform focuses on survivors, providing them with a range of secure options to report incidents and access support services.

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    Sparrow McGowan

    March 25, 2022

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    Headlines for March 25, 2022

    The Pie News Canada top choice destination for one in four prospective students The US is placed second spot, with 20% of students indicating it is their preferred destination, and the UK and Australia are in joint third place,...

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    Hannah Liddle

    March 25, 2022

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    Headlines for March 24, 2022

    CBC News Ontario extends college, university tuition freeze to 2022-2023 Colleges and Universities Minister Jill Dunlop said the Progressive Conservative government wants to reduce financial barriers and financial strain on families. Ottawa Citizen Ottawa post-secondary students appreciate tuition freeze, but fear...

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    Hannah Liddle

    March 24, 2022

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    Headlines for March 23, 2022

    CTV News $245K in mental health funding slated to support Sask. post-secondary students The Government of Saskatchewan announced it is providing $245,000 to support student mental health and wellbeing during the 2021-22 school year. Global News Some Montreal universities will continue...

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    Hannah Liddle

    March 23, 2022

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    Headlines for March 22, 2022

    CTV News Manitoba's 2 largest universities plan to lift vaccine requirements this spring U of W also lifting mask requirement, while U of M still mandates their use. CTV News Some Montreal universities will continue to require masks after province lifts...

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    Hannah Liddle

    March 22, 2022

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    U of T’s Black research network gearing up for ‘the next level’

    The BRN aims to make Black scholars feel supported as well as provide them with a community of peers who can help them navigate their research journey.

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    Tayo Bero

    March 22, 2022

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    Headlines for March 21, 2022

    CBC News Students feel increasing burden of balancing tuition, basic living expenses University and college students across Canada are struggling with the burden of managing tuition and basic living expenses as inflation steadily increases the cost of living. The Toronto...

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    Hannah Liddle

    March 21, 2022

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