Community Engagement News

For more than a century, the University of Alberta has been part of the fabric of the communities we serve. And whether those communities are near or far, physical or virtual, they are also a part of who we are. Communities are where our scholars and researchers strive to solve problems and share knowledge. They are where our students gain profound learning experiences and new perspectives. They are the neighbourhoods, towns and cities where our graduates live, work and volunteer. They are where relationships begin that benefit not only the community and the university, but all of society.

More Community Stories from the U of A

Tips to Launch a Thriving Startup
Alumni Recommend
Tips to Launch a Thriving Startup
A grad who builds businesses reveals his essential strategies for success
June 20, 2025
U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings
University rises to 94th worldwide, holds steady at fourth in Canada thanks to a gain in academic reputation.
June 18, 2025
The smoke is back. What does that mean for our health?
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
The smoke is back. What does that mean for our health?
Consecutive years of wildfire smoke exposure compound the dangers, says U of A expert who offers advice on how to protect ourselves.
June 06, 2025
Shaped by community
Society and Culture, Research
Shaped by community
With an education in Indigenous governance, Marc Jr. Doire is on a path to supporting his nation and serving as a role model for others to follow.
June 04, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
A strong foundation: Honouring Jim Montgomery and empowering future engineers
Science and Technology
A strong foundation: Honouring Jim Montgomery and empowering future engineers
Thanks to a new endowment honouring Jim Montgomery, U of A engineering students are gaining vital support to conduct groundbreaking research, pushing boundaries in structural design.
May 23, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
The vitality of francophone research with and for communities: progress, challenges and prospects.
Research, Society and Culture
The vitality of francophone research with and for communities: progress, challenges and prospects.
Campus Saint-Jean invites you to a panel discussion on Thursday 15 May, 11.30am.
May 08, 2025
Study tackles challenge of Canada’s family farming legacy
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
Study tackles challenge of Canada’s family farming legacy
As a historic generational shift looms, researchers look at how to help farmers plan for succession.
May 01, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
In Memoriam: Maurizio Gualtieri, 1941-2025
In Memoriam: Maurizio Gualtieri, 1941-2025
April 23, 2025
Study reveals discrepancies in care for Albertans living with multiple sclerosis
Research, Health And Wellness
Study reveals discrepancies in care for Albertans living with multiple sclerosis
Urban patients are more likely to receive treatments to prevent relapses and slow down progression of MS than those in rural areas.
April 15, 2025
Video Spotlight: Research in record time
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research, Society and Culture
Video Spotlight: Research in record time
In the Three Minute Thesis competition, grad students showcase the impact of their research in compelling elevator pitches anyone can understand.
April 07, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Karim Kennedy, '99 MBA, '92 Arts
Business
Karim Kennedy, '99 MBA, '92 Arts
Karim Kennedy, CEO and co-owner of Coldwell Banker Canada, has driven remarkable growth since 2021, launching 20 new franchises and expanding the company's presence nationwide.
March 28, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
The Ag Club’s annual Bar None, the longest running event on campus, reaches fund-raising milestone
Students
The Ag Club’s annual Bar None, the longest running event on campus, reaches fund-raising milestone
77 years of tradition, 30 years of supporting STARS
March 18, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
CHS clothing swap raises $1,000 for Campus Food Bank
Health And Wellness, Students
CHS clothing swap raises $1,000 for Campus Food Bank
Interfaculty swap offered professional attire for students
March 14, 2025
U of A life sciences research gets a $100M lift
Science and Technology
U of A life sciences research gets a $100M lift
New funding from the Alberta government will transform a venerable building into a hub for solving the most urgent problems of our time.
March 04, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Creativity and community come together at Alberta Aphasia Camp
Society and Culture
Creativity and community come together at Alberta Aphasia Camp
For 10 years, campers have found new ways to connect and express themselves around the art room table.
February 26, 2025
The fairness filter: progress skews perceptions of past discrimination
Research, Society and Culture, Business
The fairness filter: progress skews perceptions of past discrimination
People in marginalized groups tend to remember experiences of discrimination as less unfair when conditions improve, researchers find.
February 13, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Statement on the Passing of His Highness, The Aga Khan IV from the University of Alberta
Statement on the Passing of His Highness, The Aga Khan IV from the University of Alberta
February 05, 2025
Video Spotlight: A stitch in time to fight fabric waste
Society and Culture
Video Spotlight: A stitch in time to fight fabric waste
Textile researchers team up with thrift shops to salvage discarded clothing — and end up reselling two-thirds of it.
June 20, 2025
Responsibility to inspire: Golden Bears receiver gives back to community
Society and Culture
Responsibility to inspire: Golden Bears receiver gives back to community
Driven by gratitude and a passion for the game, arts grad and athletic standout Chevy Thomas created a football camp for disadvantaged youth.
June 12, 2025
Building the city of tomorrow
Research, Business, Society and Culture
Building the city of tomorrow
U of A business school taps leading expert to envision new solutions to urban challenges — starting with Edmonton.
June 05, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
St. Theresa Catholic School rallies in support of teacher with $6,000 donation to cancer rehab program
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness
St. Theresa Catholic School rallies in support of teacher with $6,000 donation to cancer rehab program
Students learn firsthand how leadership and compassion can spark real change and the impact their efforts can make.
May 30, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Sports Values Day on 25 May
Society and Culture
Sports Values Day on 25 May
A day of events, activities and discussions for the whole family on the values of sport. Wear your favourite jersey!
May 14, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
La vitalité de la recherche francophone avec et pour les communautés: avancées, défis et perspectives.
Research, Society and Culture
La vitalité de la recherche francophone avec et pour les communautés: avancées, défis et perspectives.
Le Campus Saint-Jean vous invite a un panel de discussion le jeudi 15 mai, 11h30.
May 08, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Une étudiante du Campus Saint-Jean sur le podium d'un concours de joute oratoire en français.
Society and Culture, Students
Une étudiante du Campus Saint-Jean sur le podium d'un concours de joute oratoire en français.
Erica Norton se distingue à la finale du concours d'éloquence « Délie ta langue ! » en décrochant la 3 e place.
May 01, 2025
Alumni Fuel Economy Amid Tariff Tensions
Discovery
Alumni Fuel Economy Amid Tariff Tensions
Brew, Beauty and Bounty: A curated list of U of A-linked grad-owned, Canadian-based small shops
April 23, 2025
U of A to award honorary degrees to leaders in science, philanthropy and community
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
U of A to award honorary degrees to leaders in science, philanthropy and community
Five distinguished recipients will inspire grads during spring convocation ceremonies.
April 09, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Prescription for the environment: pharmacy students champion greener inhalers
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture
Prescription for the environment: pharmacy students champion greener inhalers
Switching from commonly prescribed aerosol inhalers to dry powder inhalers could reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
April 04, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
How cities grow (or not)
Business
How cities grow (or not)
Alberta School of Business professor Guozhong Zhu and his colleague have developed a model that describes how a suite of factors determine volatility in the housing market
March 27, 2025
Music professor aims to spark a ‘singing renaissance’
Society and Culture, Research
Music professor aims to spark a ‘singing renaissance’
After COVID curtailed group singing, a new research project explores how to help kids rediscover their voices.
March 17, 2025
U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness
U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
University ranks among the world’s Top 20 in four subjects including engineering, sport science and nursing.
March 12, 2025
Behind the stacks: research exposes sexual harassment of library workers
Research, Society and Culture
Behind the stacks: research exposes sexual harassment of library workers
Only seven per cent of workers report never being harassed by patrons, say researchers who have identified “pillars of resistance.”
March 04, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Mabintou Ouattara, ’21 BSc(PetE) to represent Canada at the UN’s 69th Commission on the Status of Women as the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion delegate
Society and Culture
Mabintou Ouattara, ’21 BSc(PetE) to represent Canada at the UN’s 69th Commission on the Status of Women as the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion delegate
Petroleum engineering grad believes innovation in STEM thrives on diverse viewpoints, making female representation crucial for developing solutions that benefit entire communities
February 19, 2025
Changing the Story: A new chapter for belonging at the U of A
From the Provost's Desk
Changing the Story: A new chapter for belonging at the U of A
Join Verna's Vlog as she speaks with associate professor Danielle Peers about the U of A's new plan to foster an inclusive, supportive and equitable campus environment for all.
February 13, 2025
From the President's Desk: Black History Month
From the President's Desk
From the President's Desk: Black History Month
We honour, celebrate and learn about Black people's experiences, cultures and histories. | Nous honorons, célébrons et apprenons les expériences, les cultures et les histoires des peuples noirs.
February 03, 2025
U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
Prominent international ranking acknowledges significant contributions to sustainable development through research, teaching and community engagement.
June 18, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Passing the Mortar and Pestle
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness
Passing the Mortar and Pestle
For Bob Sprague, pharmacy is a family tradition — and a lifelong commitment to supporting the next generation of pharmacists.
June 10, 2025
Research helps rural communities look to their dark skies for tourism potential
Business, Society and Culture, Research
Research helps rural communities look to their dark skies for tourism potential
Case study of the popular Jasper festival reveals lessons for realizing opportunities while avoiding pitfalls.
June 05, 2025
2SLGBTQ+ history at the U of A
In the Community
2SLGBTQ+ history at the U of A
Celebrating Edmonton Pride Month by looking at Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer history at the U of A.
May 29, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Journée des valeurs du sport le 25 mai
Society and Culture
Journée des valeurs du sport le 25 mai
Journée d'animations, d'activités et de d'échange pour toute la famille sur les valeurs du sport. Portez votre chandail/maillot préféré!
May 14, 2025
U of A launches new centre to fuel a hydrogen-powered future
Research, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
U of A launches new centre to fuel a hydrogen-powered future
Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach will focus Alberta’s expertise to advance technologies, train future leaders and engage with communities.
May 05, 2025
Exercise app could bridge access gap for cancer survivors in rural and remote communities
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Exercise app could bridge access gap for cancer survivors in rural and remote communities
An app with personalized features could offer much-needed support for survivors to improve their health, study suggests.
April 30, 2025
I Can Do Whatever I Want
Thesis
I Can Do Whatever I Want
If possibility is endless, our experiences are the only things that are real
April 22, 2025
Overcoming obstacles: AI-powered app flags mobility barriers for people with disabilities
Science and Technology
Overcoming obstacles: AI-powered app flags mobility barriers for people with disabilities
Rehabilitation medicine, engineering researchers team up for pilot project to help navigate accessibility challenges on U of A campus.
April 08, 2025
New research helps Alberta communities take fuel away from wildfires
Science and Technology, Research
New research helps Alberta communities take fuel away from wildfires
Study reveals highest-priority areas for removing trees and brush that heighten the threat to buildings.
April 01, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Playing doctor: Free summer camp encourages northern Alberta high schoolers to consider medicine
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness
Playing doctor: Free summer camp encourages northern Alberta high schoolers to consider medicine
U of A med students volunteer to give future peers advice and hands-on experience.
March 26, 2025
It Really Was Amazing
Living
It Really Was Amazing
Two former Pandas wrestlers reflect on participating in Canada’s biggest race
March 17, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Pharmacy class project evolves into real-world service
Health And Wellness
Pharmacy class project evolves into real-world service
At two local pharmacies, Edmontonians can get take-home HPV test kits as an alternative to traditional cervical cancer screening.
March 11, 2025
UNIVERSITY NEWS
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Students, Research
Digging into sustainability: Creating healthier dog parks
February 26, 2025
Every child needs the wisdom of a grandmother
Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture
Every child needs the wisdom of a grandmother
Indigenous grandmothers are sharing traditional teachings and cultural practices to give young Indigenous mothers — and their children — a healthy head start.
February 18, 2025
Redefining recreation: Making campus activities more accessible to all
In the Community
Redefining recreation: Making campus activities more accessible to all
From wheelchair-accessible Zumba to macrame workshops, Campus and Community Recreation offers activities that go beyond sports to foster connection and community.
February 06, 2025