Headlines for Feb. 13, 2019

Niagara Falls Review
U of T researcher honoured for discovering ancient queen through books alone
Tracy L. Spurrier, a PhD candidate in the department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, found Queen Hama, a young royal, by poring over books at the school’s library.
Ottawa Business Journal
Sprott School of Business hires former Amazon exec, Oxford academic as new dean
Already preparing to move into a swanky new home, Carleton University’s business school is set to install a new leader with a glittering resumé.
Ottawa Business Journal
Carleton surpasses $300M fundraising goal, president tells Mayor’s Breakfast
Carleton U has raised more than $300 million with a few months still to go in its Collaborate Campaign, the school’s president announced on Tuesday.
Winnipeg Free Press
U of M announces president and vice-chancellor leaving summer of 2020
David Barnard’s run as president and vice-chancellor will come to an end June 30, 2020.
CBC
Ryerson Student Union president impeached after allegations of financial mismanagement
The Ryerson Student Union’s board has impeached their president after a student newspaper uncovered a $250,000 credit card bill.
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