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Teresa McKernan U of A begins two-year transition from eClass to Canvas
The University of Alberta has decided to switch its Learning Management System (LMS) from Moodle (eClass) to Canvas following feedback…
Read More » - Martin Bendico
Humanities Centre reopens after winter closure
On December 18, 2023, the Humanities Centre (HC) closed following an electrical vault fire. The initial closure was temporary, however…
Read More » - John Ulan
Bill Flanagan reappointed as U of A president and vice-chancellor
On June 25, Kate Chisholm, chair of the University of Alberta Board of Governors (BoG), announced in a statement the…
Read More » - Richard Siemens
U of A ranks sixth worldwide and first in North America for sustainability impact
In the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 University Impact Rankings, the University of Alberta ranked sixth in the world and…
Read More » - Jonas Smith
BoG approves creation of vice-president (international and enterprise)
The last University of Alberta Board of Governors (BoG) meeting for the 2023-24 academic year took place on June 14.…
Read More » - Lily Polenchuk
U of A lobbying for exemptions from Bill 18
On April 10, the first reading of Bill 18: Provincial Priorities Act passed in the Alberta legislature. If fully passed,…
Read More » - Amanda Sparks
GPS council approves minimum guaranteed funding to start fall 2025
On April 17, the University of Alberta Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) Council approved minimum guaranteed funding for PhD students…
Read More » - Macy Wong
Arts Faculty Council passes non-confidence vote in President Flanagan’s leadership
On May 23, the University of Alberta Arts Faculty Council (AFC) passed a non-confidence vote on President and Vice-chancellor Bill…
Read More » - Lily Polenchuk
AASUA and others push for third-party investigation on encampment removal
On May 22, the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA) gave an update on its demands…
Read More » - Lily Polenchuk
Professor and student address claims about Palestine solidarity encampment
Calls for University of Alberta President and Vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan’s resignation followed his decision to have the Edmonton Police Service…
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