The Calgary Herald
‘Huge opportunity’: Compelling Calgarian named as new chancellor at MRU
With my desire to continue to work with young people, my commitment to post secondary education, this was just a huge opportunity … so I said yes,’ said chancellor-elect Arlene Strom.
The Globe and Mail
U.S. research funding cuts change landscape for Canadian universities, researchers
Canadian university researchers receive a relatively small amount of direct and indirect funding from U.S. agencies, but the cross-border research relationship is closely intertwined.
CBC
Northern Ontario academics say they worry for their U.S. colleagues in wake of Trump policies
The U.S. Department of Education has threatened to cut funding to schools that maintain DEI programs.
National Post
York University student president urged to resign over ‘deeply concerning’ support for Hamas
Somar Abuaziza has made dozens of social media posts appearing to support Hamas, its leadership and the October 7 attacks.
The Edmonton Journal
Opinion: Restore adequate funding for Alberta’s universities
The University of Alberta delivers a great education to students and contributes critical research to the world. But years of deep cuts have put the U of A at risk.
Burnaby Now
Yuri Fulmer and family donate $2M to Capilano University
Capilano University chancellor Yuri Fulmer and family have donated $2M to help institution launch centre for childhood studies
Sootoday
Crombie’s plan to cap international students could hurt Algoma University
‘Unless she’s got some magic way of raising tax dollars, it sounds about as farfetched as Doug Ford’s tunnel under the 401,’ said industry expert on Ontario Liberal leader’s plan to cap international students.
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