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Dr. Horst Schmid: A Legacy of Culture, Curiosity and Canadian Identity
Schmid is a defining figure in Alberta’s cultural and political landscape, with an inspiring connection to the Faculty of Arts
Six unconventional courses for curious minds
From K-Pop and comedy to climate change policy and cancer-fighting nutrition, there’s something for everyone as a new school year kicks off at the U of A.
Alberta’s rat-free status is a rare feat. Climate change could put it at risk
U of A expert explores our relationship with rats — and unearths unlikely stories of the rodents’ service to humans.
‘They want safety and security’
Street-based study in Lethbridge shows private security guards provide compassion and care for people experiencing homelessness.
From U of A to NBA: Onsi Saleh’s journey to General Manager of the Atlanta Hawks
Onsi Saleh took an unconventional path to the NBA. While earning his after-degree in history at the University of Alberta (‘13), he crafted a plan to reach the upper echelons of basketball management via law school. His rise to General Manager of the Atlanta Hawks was shaped by the mentorship of NBA executives like RC Buford and Bob Myers, legendary coaches like Steve Kerr and “Coach Pop”, and the work ethic he inherited from his family in Alberta — making his journey as unexpected as it is extraordinary.
Stage setter: Theatre education cultivates skills for any career
The fine art of drama may be the “secret sauce” for developing the adaptability students need to thrive in diverse fields.
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.
Fabric of the future
CSSH researchers are integral to a new, federally-funded smartwear research project currently underway at the U of A
Class of ‘25: "There is no art without community"
During her time in the BFA program, Nadia Zamora Hernández became a student leader who helped others find connection, confidence and creative courage.
Class of ‘25: Using community-driven archaeology to explore Indigenous removal
Liam Wadsworth is an Anthropology PhD graduate who seeks to amplify once-silenced voices
Class of ‘25: From the Netherlands to the North Saskatchewan
Arts PhD grad Malou Brouwer found academic inspiration and a deep connection to place through her research on Indigenous women's poetry
Video spotlight: Birds, beasts and mythical animals come to life in U of A exhibition
Decorative rank badges worn by civil and military officials reveal insights into Chinese culture during the Qing dynasty.
How playoff beards grew from Swedish roots to hockey tradition
Other cultural norms emerge, spread and even transform in much the same way, says anthropologist.
Spady Family Scholarship expands horizons for rural students
Alumni family strives to broaden perspectives through humanities education
Five bright opportunities to seize at the 2025 Paradigmatic Revolutions Music Festival & Conference
From traditional Korean wind instruments to experimental collaborations, top musicians and scholars unite for a four-day exploration of global musical influences, intercultural exchange, and contemporary composition beyond Western-centric perspectives.
Innovative U of A instructors are transforming the student experience
Recognizing the recipients of the 2024-25 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund at the University of Alberta.
The ‘smartwear revolution’ begins: clothing with built-in sensors will improve balance, reduce injuries and support people with muscle weakness
Interdisciplinary U of A team wins $24-million federal grant to advance the frontier of assistive technology.
Did they earn it? Study looks at “nepo babies” debate
Media stories tend to chalk up celebrity children’s success to hard work and talent while downplaying privilege, sociologists find.
Unwanted advances: Apple’s Memories, AirDrop pose problems for vulnerable women and marginalized individuals
Lack of up-front control over the features makes it harder for abuse survivors to avoid seeing photos of their abusers, or receiving unwanted sexual content, researchers find.
Report finds deep-rooted white supremacism lurks in Canadian military
Political scientist finds recruits seeking training and resources for perceived “race war.”
Second-year undergraduate student finds inspiration and community in the Black Youth for Social Innovation Program
The innovative initiative has opened doors and led to new opportunities for Iiesha Moume
Building a better Canada
Judge Gurcharan Singh Bhatia reflects on a life dedicated to human rights and the importance of educating future generations
From textbook pages to compassionate practice
Donors support thousands of U of A students to learn beyond the classroom, transforming their future careers and communities
U of A professor turns genetic marker for ‘bubble boy disease’ into music
Innovative mix of technology and music aims to raise awareness of the condition and a groundbreaking treatment.
U of A grad deemed instrumental contributor to Canadian culture
Michael Massey (B. Mus. 1967) shares his 70-year journey of becoming one of Canada’s most influential classical music artists
Remembering a ‘giant of Prairie politics’
Peter Meekison, beloved political science scholar and co-architect of the Canadian constitution, leaves an enduring legacy.
Video Spotlight: Indigenous learners delve into archaeology
New micro-course teaches students to identify and investigate cultural artifacts, helping to keep them on First Nations land.
Professor’s family intrigue sparks examination of Oklahoma’s fraudulent past
In “Ghosts of Crook County,” Russell Cobb recounts the exploitation of Indigenous people that figures prominently in the history of the Sooner State.
In memoriam: Dianne Kipnes, visionary leader and philanthropist
Remembering the legacy of a beloved U of A champion