News

Research, Instructors, Society and Culture

Linking to assumed binaries: Violence and Humour

Rissa Reist examines how different political systems reinforce the normalcy of settler-colonial violence.

September 17, 2026

Lale Fassone

Research, Science and Technology

Closing the space gap

New method could offer a more precise way to measure distances between quasar pairs in distant galaxies.

September 16, 2026

Bev Betkowski

U of A welcomes major expansion of post-secondary spaces in Alberta

Provincial investment in high-demand programs will benefit students, communities and the economy, say leaders.

September 11, 2026

Society and Culture

Stepping in and staying put

From an Augustana parent to a campus champion, Alumni Citation Award recipient Gary Smith finds a second home at Augustana

September 10, 2026

Donna McKinnon

Society and Culture

Scripting success

From drama to law, Gold Achievement Award recipient Gavin Cazon-Wilkes’ unconventional path to a career rooted in community, advocacy and the North

September 10, 2026

Donna McKinnon

Society and Culture, Business

From Camrose to the corporate world

Distinguished alumnus Kerry Preete’s exceptional career in global agribusiness has gone hand-in-hand with a lifelong dedication to supporting youth hockey

September 10, 2026

Donna McKinnon

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

Deep roots, lasting connections

How Lois Aspenes Award recipient Stephanie Booth built a life grounded in the natural sciences and liberal arts, and an enduring connection with Augustana

September 10, 2026

Donna McKinnon

Celebrating the Recipients of the 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards

This cohort of visionary educators, researchers and leaders are shaping the future of higher education and uplifting the U of A community.

September 10, 2026

Celebrating innovation in the classroom: recipients of the 2026 Course (Re)Design Award

This award recognizes instructors who demonstrate leadership in adapting their assessment practices in response to the evolving learning landscape shaped by generative AI.

September 3, 2026

Society and Culture

Elementary education program expands at Augustana Campus

Students can now finish their entire degree in Camrose, helping meet high demand and broadening the base of new teachers for rural schools.

August 20, 2026

Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Business, Research

U of A researchers receive nearly $8 million in new funding from SSHRC

Research projects will tackle major societal shifts including AI, climate adaptation and more.

July 21, 2026

Sean Townsend

High schoolers from across Canada coming to U of A to gain hands-on STEAM experience

Month-long Shad Canada program sees students focus on solving real-world social and economic problems.

June 30, 2026

Research, Science and Technology

Some boreal forest species fail to recover even 100 years after clearcutting: study

Varying forest types need to be managed differently to protect biodiversity, findings suggest.

June 29, 2026

Bev Betkowski

Teaching and Learning at the U of A: Mélanie Méthot

Mélanie Méthot, a professor of History at Augustana, transforms her students into archival detectives who use the past as a vehicle to develop their academic skills.

June 25, 2026

News

Greetings from Augustana Campus!

A message from Augustana's dean as part of the Circle impact magazine

June 24, 2026

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Students

Beyond the Scoreboard

As the spotlight on women in sport shines brighter than ever, athletes are redefining what it means to win.

June 24, 2026

Adrianna MacPherson

Society and Culture, Research

Meet Laticia Chapman-Rainway

Postdoctoral scholar at Augustana’s Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities.

June 12, 2026

Sasha Roeder Mah

Have You Met Kevin Yoon?

Meet Dr. Kevin Yoon, director of Science Labs at Augustana Campus, and station manager of the Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station.

June 4, 2026

Students

Justin Krewenchuk, '26 BMgt

May 28, 2026

Sasha Roeder Mah

Society and Culture, Business, Research

"To lead and to serve"

Brad Geddes brings passion for service to new full-time teaching position in management.

May 26, 2026

Sasha Roeder Mah

Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

New toolkit aims to support people’s well-being along with animal welfare

U of A, Alberta SPCA team up to create training and resources for peace officers to support owners who may be in crisis.

May 25, 2026

Bev Betkowski

All Hail the Kludge Machine

Disruptions are coming at a breakneck pace. The future belongs to those who can adapt.

May 22, 2026

Pablo Valenzuela: Head Coach of Women's Soccer

University of Alberta Augustana welcomes Pablo Valenzuela as head coach of women's soccer.

May 20, 2026

Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research

New research hub will help conserve Canada’s vital grasslands

Researchers will gather and share community-based knowledge about what’s working to preserve the endangered ecosystems — and what isn’t.

May 13, 2026

Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness

Cultivating young medical minds

Local program aimed at Grade 8 students shows success at sparking interest in rural health-care careers.

May 12, 2026

Bev Betkowski

Business, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness

‘Farm-informed’ therapy offers vital mental health support for agricultural workers and their families

Farmers can receive free counselling sessions with therapists who know the stresses of farm life.

May 6, 2026

Riley Tjosvold

The Architecture of Collaboration

Teaching Squares builds community through shared discovery and professional development

April 30, 2026

Research, Science and Technology

Research reveals why beavers are getting busy sooner in spring

Climate-related behaviour shift could help the iconic animals store more food for winter but could also cause more conflict with humans.

April 28, 2026

Bev Betkowski

Research, Business

Students help local alpaca-yarn business dress up its digital presence

Community project course at U of A’s Augustana Campus builds connections and career skills for students while they tackle real-world challenges.

April 13, 2026

Bev Betkowski

Students

The 2026 Student Life Awards

On April 1, students, staff, faculty and community members celebrated how they contribute to student life on campus.

April 7, 2026

Steve Enright wins ACAC Coaching Excellence Award

April 2, 2026

Research, Society and Culture

Meet Suddhabrata Deb Roy

Augustana’s first Killam postdoctoral scholar

March 16, 2026

Donna McKinnon

“Take this course if you enjoy travel and want to experience challenges in being in a country that is very different from where you are living or very different from what you have experienced so far.”

March 12, 2026

Research, Science and Technology

Stemming damage to sensitive natural areas

Researchers compare balsam poplar cuttings to find practical options for restoring trails damaged by off-highway vehicles.

January 19, 2026

Bev Betkowski

Research, Society and Culture

Landscapes of belief

Sociologist and postdoctoral scholar Lauren Strumos investigates how religious and nonreligious affiliations shape our relationship with the natural world

January 19, 2026

Donna McKinnon

Society and Culture, Research

Handmade learning

Students craft rag rugs to trace threads from the Industrial Revolution to modern-day sustainability.

January 14, 2026

Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture, Research, Business

Shaping a sustainable future

Resilience and the consequences of societal change central to Douglas Mugabe’s approach to research, and to life

November 17, 2025

Donna McKinnon

Digitizing “The Dagligtale”, Augustana’s student newspaper

Breaking news from the past: The Dagligtale, Augustana’s student newspaper, is now available online!

November 17, 2025

Science and Technology, Research

U of A research pinpoints bugs in popular science software

Findings could help improve security of vital data for researchers and developers using open-source Jupyter Notebook.

November 13, 2025

Bev Betkowski

Research, Health And Wellness, Business

Study reveals mental health toll of livestock disease on agricultural community

Supports needed in emergency management from prevention to recovery, says researcher.

October 30, 2025

Bev Betkowski

The camp that became a community

For 10 years, the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine's AAC Camp has been a place where children can be themselves, build friendships and find their voice.

October 22, 2025

Verna’s Vlog with John Parkins

Provost Verna Yiu chats with the dean and executive officer of Augustana Campus about exciting new developments and what's on the horizon.

October 9, 2025

Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research

Rooting for green: U of A study explores why small-city residents plant trees

Research offers valuable insights for municipalities looking to grow their urban canopy.

October 9, 2025

Bev Betkowski

Celebrating the Recipients of the 2025 Faculty Excellence Awards

These outstanding individuals have demonstrated excellence as faculty and have made significant contributions that positively impact the U of A community.

October 9, 2025

From campus roots to lifelong impact

Young alumni James and Kalissa Vy honour their Augustana journey — and inspire future student leaders — through giving, volunteering and the Vy Engagement Award.

October 1, 2025

Society and Culture, Commentary

Three reasons we won’t shake off Taylor Swift

As the pop powerhouse gears up to release her 12th album, a music historian explains why her songs are impossible to resist.

September 29, 2025

Sean Townsend

Move-in magic: My favourite day of the year

Volunteering each fall isn't just tradition, it's a reminder of community, connection and fresh starts.

September 11, 2025

Society and Culture

Petra Cegielny named 2025 Alumni Citation Award recipient

Augustana’s first Aboriginal student advisor leaves a lasting impact.

September 4, 2025

Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

Society and Culture

Craig Wentland named 2025 Lois Aspenes Award recipient

From CLC student to Augustana chaplain, Wentland has been guided by his belief that life is about relationships and community.

September 4, 2025

Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

Society and Culture

Bob Bailey named 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

A full-circle moment in a life devoted to music, education and community.

September 4, 2025

Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness

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.

August 29, 2025

Sean Townsend and Sarah Vernon

Society and Culture, Travel, Science and Technology, Students

From Alberta to Africa: New study tour offers ‘transformative experience’

Three-week course in Kenya gives students a chance to see sustainable development in action — and gain insights they can take back to their own communities.

August 21, 2025

Bev Betkowski

Students, Research, Society and Culture

Rural Volunteer Revival

Volunteerism is on the decline, with rural communities feeling it especially hard. Fortunately, there are ways to build it back up again.

August 20, 2025

Isabela Varela

News

Greetings from Augustana Campus!

A message from Augustana's dean as part of the Circle Impact Report

August 20, 2025

John Parkins

Leading the Charge: University of Alberta Augustana Welcomes Marissa Lindquist as Head Coach of Women’s Basketball

The University of Alberta Augustana is proud to usher in a new era for Vikings Women's Basketball with the appointment of Marissa Lindquist as head coach for the upcoming 2025/2026 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) season.

August 5, 2025

Have You Met…Dave Ritz?

Meet Dave, the business operations coordinator for Vikings Athletics

July 24, 2025

News

Theatre lover’s scholarship empowers a future leader

At an age when most are building their careers, Scot Lorenson is already building opportunity for others.

July 18, 2025

Jenna C. Hoff

Restoring kinship with native plants at Augustana Campus

Willow White, an assistant professor at Augustana Campus, invites the U of A community to engage with native plants and Indigenous sustainability knowledge.

June 26, 2025

Society and Culture, Business, 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 10, 2025

Bev Betkowski

Students

Marita Alexander, '25 BA

June 4, 2025

Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

Students

Anjola Fadayomi, '25 BMgt

June 3, 2025

Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

Students

Emma Werbowesky, '25 BMus

Emma is graduating with a bachelor of music degree from Augustana, where she has enjoyed enhancing her skills in singing and performance, learning about the teaching of music and taking on leadership roles in two choirs.

June 2, 2025

Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

Students

Dylan Draker, '25 BSc

May 30, 2025

Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

Students

Susan Sun, '25 BSc/BEd

With a long-held passion for mathematics, physics and teaching, Susan is graduating with a combined bachelor of science and bachelor of education degree.

May 29, 2025

Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

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 1, 2025

Bev Betkowski

Science and Technology, Research

Earlier migration signals deeper trouble for tiny birds

Climate change may be putting another squeeze on the least flycatcher, a species already in decline.

April 16, 2025

Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture, Research

Leading with Justice and Love

Augustana faith leader Andrea Wilhelm works toward communicative self-determination with Indigenous peoples in her academic work

April 14, 2025

Matthew Stepanic

Research, Science and Technology

Study offers a look beneath the surface of muskrat behaviour

New research could help protect and manage an animal considered both beneficial and invasive.

April 10, 2025

Bev Betkowski

Students

The 2025 Student Life Awards

On April 1, students, staff, faculty and community members celebrated how they contribute to student life on campus.

April 8, 2025

Sydney Tancowny

Research, Science and Technology

Stars in Her Eyes

Astrophysicist Huanqing Chen turned a love of astronomy books into a career researching the early galaxies and supermassive black holes of the universes

March 31, 2025

Matthew Stepanic

First Cora Martinson award recipient has his sights set on medicine

Scholarship honours former dean of women at Augustana College

March 24, 2025

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

Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture

Alanis Morissette’s furious feminism lives on

Pop culture critic says the groundbreaking singer-songwriter is as relevant as ever.

March 5, 2025

Geoff McMaster

Vikings extend their Cinderella story with win over Eagles to advance to conference final

The Vikings upset their northern rivals to advance to the ACAC Championship game in a five-set thriller over the Eagles.

February 21, 2025

Research, Society and Culture

Nurturing Future Eco-Citizens

Visiting PhD student Fengjing An hopes to make a meaningful contribution to this vital and timely field of children’s literature

January 30, 2025

Matthew Stepanic

Research

Adding It Up

Assistant professor and mathematician Ha Tran shares all the reasons she’s grateful for the community at Augustana Campus

January 22, 2025

Matthew Stepanic

Climate solutions start here. Meet Greg King

In the latest edition of Sustainability in Action, we talk to Greg King about bridging the classroom and community through sustainability education that drives practical solutions to environmental challenges.

January 16, 2025

Science and Technology, Research

A Breath of Fresh Air

Postdoctoral fellow Raiany Dias de Andrade Silva monitors air quality to ensure forests remain healthy and sustainable

December 17, 2024

Matthew Stepanic

Donor support inspires student leader

Augustana student Abdul Abbasi champions student needs in challenging times

December 9, 2024

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

Rehabilitation Medicine satellite program reopens at Augustana

Updated program expands to admit more students in a wider range of disciplines, building capacity in rural health.

November 28, 2024

Adrianna MacPherson

Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business

Management grad is bullish about his business potential

After fleeing Ukraine, Arsenii Litus found the friends and financial support he needed to thrive at the U of A’s Augustana Campus.

November 26, 2024

Bev Betkowski

Convocation: An academic reflects on its significance and joy

A Q & A with Anne McIntosh, associate dean of teaching and associate professor of biology at Augustana Campus.

November 21, 2024

Connecting communities: Flixbus @ Augustana

Jeremy interviews UASU VP Student Life Renson about an initiative connecting U of A's Edmonton campuses to Augustana Campus in Camrose.

October 10, 2024

Consider This: A hands-on approach to chemistry lab safety training

How breaking beakers and spilling solvents can be used to help students prepare for incidents in the lab.

October 10, 2024

News

Rita Marler named 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

From Student to Superintendent: Keeping people at the heart of educational leadership

September 19, 2024

Danielle Godin

News

Matthew Hebert named 2024 Lois Aspenes Award recipient

From Campus to Career: A steadfast Augustana advocate

September 18, 2024

Danielle Godin

News

Christina Rebus named 2024 Alumni Citation Award recipient

From Volunteer to Senator: connecting campus and community

September 17, 2024

Danielle Godin

Research, Society and Culture, Business

Old-time business model could bring new economic development to rural Alberta

Best practices, supportive culture are important to success, research suggests.

July 3, 2024

Bev Betkowski

UAlberta

Growing Together: Meet Augustana's new dean & executive officer

John Parkins began his five-year term on July 1, 2024.

July 2, 2024

Jacqueline Ivanc

Research, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness

Psychology meets poetry

Meet poet Rob Colgate – one of Augustana’s newest postdoctoral fellows

June 17, 2024

Danielle Godin

News

A look back, a look forward

Dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos reflects on the past year and the opportunities to come

June 17, 2024

Society and Culture

The Heritage of Hidden History

Meet historian Shelisa Klassen – one of Augustana’s newest postdoctoral fellows

June 14, 2024

Danielle Godin

Health And Wellness, Research

A Message of Movement

Gianluca Vernillo wants people to understand and practise exercise as a life-enhancing medication, accessible to everyone

June 13, 2024

Mifi Purvis

Students

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Mark Chytracek Leadership Award

In 2024, two students received the award, with three receiving honourable mentions.

June 5, 2024

Jacqueline Ivanc

Students

Convocation ‘24: Marc Parma, BA

From the court to grad cap: finding balance with sports, studies and community engagement.

May 30, 2024

Jacqueline Ivanc

Society and Culture

Augustana graduate plans to help others through power of music

Repertoire of skills gained from her U of A experiences will help build a career in music therapy.

May 30, 2024

Bev Betkowski

Convocation '24: Sydnee Dallyn, BSc

May 29, 2024

Students

Convocation ‘24: Emmanuella Loomis, BSc

Beyond the classroom: Fostering community on campus

May 29, 2024

Jacqueline Ivanc

Students

Convocation ‘24: Owen Lamb, BMgt

Finding home away from home: pursuing a passion for teaching in Camrose

May 28, 2024

Jacqueline Ivanc

Students

Convocation ‘24: Korah Sanderson, BSc/BEd

Finding home away from home: pursuing a passion for teaching in Camrose

May 27, 2024

Jacqueline Ivanc

Convocation '24: Josie Zimmerman, BSc

May 27, 2024

Science and Technology, Research

To save the least: study pinpoints most helpful habitat for least flycatcher

New research could help stem the rapid decline of the tiny but vital bird species in North America.

April 25, 2024

Bev Betkowski

Students

The 2024 Student Life Awards

On April 4, students, staff, faculty and community members celebrated how they contribute to student life on campus.

April 16, 2024

Sydney Tancowny

Society and Culture, Research, Science and Technology

U of A’s Augustana students help create climate resilience solutions in Camrose

Class project puts students’ academic skills into action in the community.

April 15, 2024

Bev Betkowski

Cusack earns All-Conference recognition after multiple medals

Sidney Cusack is named the first Vikings Women’s Indoor Track student-athlete to be recognized on the ACAC All-Conference team.

March 22, 2024

Hamly’s personal season best earns ACAC All-Conference honours

This is Hamly’s first ACAC All-Conference honour in his time with the Vikings.

March 21, 2024

Society and Culture, Research

Champion for Rural Communities

Clark Banack’s path to a job Augustana Campus started nearly 25 years ago — when he was a student there

March 21, 2024

Madisen Gee

Vikings claim three medals on Day 2 of ACAC Championships

For the second straight day, the Vikings Indoor Track Women’s team picked up medals.

March 17, 2024

Cusack makes Vikings history with a silver medal

Picking up the Vikings women’s side first ever medal, Cusack earns a silver in the women’s 300m race on Day 1 of the 2024 ACAC Indoor Track Championships

March 16, 2024

News

Alumna gives back to Augustana to honour mentor

Community-building efforts link award recipient and donor

March 14, 2024

Keri Sweetman

Celebrating progress in textbook affordability

More than half of courses offered at Augustana are part of the Zero Textbook Cost program.

March 7, 2024

Shae Boyes named first Vikings CCAA Player of the Year

March 5, 2024

Mrazik and Fiveland named to ACAC All-Conference Teams

February 29, 2024

Degner and Smilski soar to new hights as they are named to the ACAC All-Conference Teams

February 29, 2024

From the Provost’s Desk: Announcing the dean of Augustana Faculty and executive officer of Augustana Campus

Dr. John Parkins begins his five-year term on July 1, 2024.

February 22, 2024

Steve Enright Honoured as ACAC Women’s Volleyball North Coach of the Year for the third time

February 21, 2024

Shae Boyes named 2023-24 ACAC Women's Volleyball Player of the Year

February 21, 2024

Peterson and Boyes named to ACAC Women’s Volleyball North All-Conference Team

February 21, 2024

A broader look at campus safety: Tips and takeaways from Augustana Safety Day

What do recipes and fire extinguisher demos have in common? They're both important elements of safety on a university campus and featured topics at Augustana Safety Day 2023.

February 15, 2024

News

Augustana professor engages students in active learning at alma mater

James Kariuki’s experience at Kenyatta University with the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program

February 8, 2024

Giovana Bianchi

Have You Met … Trina Harrison

Meet Trina Harrison, a mother of three children, a daughter, an auntie, a cousin, a friend and a colleague. Trina is also a program lead for Indigenous Community and Partner Engagement in the office of Alumni Relations, External Relations.

February 1, 2024

Research, Science and Technology

Weevils found in Philippine rainforest ‘almost like discovering a dodo bird’

U of A researcher uncovers two species — one new and one thought extinct for nearly a century.

January 30, 2024

Bev Betkowski

Consider This: Bringing music made for one to an audience of hundreds

It took a decade for Roger Admiral to commission music he recently performed in Germany and at Augustana.

January 25, 2024

News

Playing Vikings women’s basketball about more than the sport

Veteran player appreciates support from teammates, alumni and financial aid program.

December 12, 2023

Keri Sweetman

News

University of Alberta Augustana Campus receives largest gift in its history

Donation of $2 million honours the memory of former dean of women Cora Martinson

December 4, 2023

Erik Einsiedel

Students

Convocation ‘23: Treyl Ernst, BA Physical Education, Augustana Campus

From student athlete to community builder

November 21, 2023

Research, Society and Culture

Voices rarely heard

Cultural programming for Indigenous people in prison is controversial. Some say it helps incarcerated people grow and heal. Others say prisons only perpetuate colonial values. Researcher Justin Tetrault and his team wanted to hear what the experts had to say. So they asked them.

November 20, 2023

Anna Marie Sewell

Society and Culture

Should I stay or should I go?

Some life decisions are easy. Sometimes you labour over them. Meet three alumni who’ve made big changes.

November 20, 2023

Jennifer Allford

Business, Research, Instructors, Science and Technology

A better balance

In an agricultural setting, managing wetlands can get murky. This grad helps farmers assess the value and the challenge

November 20, 2023

Oumar Salifou

News

Alumni donor wants to help students find their path

Software engineer who graduated in 2002 says studies at Augustana set him up for career success.

November 15, 2023

Keri Sweetman

Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

In ‘Men’s Sheds,’ mental health is the project

Growing movement could offer a practical, affordable way to boost mental health support for men in rural Alberta communities.

November 8, 2023

Bev Betkowski

From the Provost’s Desk: Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Provost's Award for Early Achievement of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to these faculty members for their important contributions to our campus communities.

November 2, 2023

Consider This: Wâhkôhtowin at work - Connecting with Maskwacîs Education Schools Commission

Augustana students participate in workshops with the community to learn more and grow Indigenous curriculum.

November 2, 2023

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

Four ways to stay safe with cannabis edibles this Halloween

They may look like candy, but edibles aren’t for young trick-or-treaters. Here’s a grab bag of expert tips to keep in mind.

October 31, 2023

Bev Betkowski

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business, Research

Study explores risk factors for suicide in farmers

Understanding unique circumstances of farm culture could help build resilience in a vulnerable group, say researchers.

October 24, 2023

Bev Betkowski

News

Elder John Crier named 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

Elder Crier’s land-based teachings and leadership have affected the Augustana community and far beyond.

October 23, 2023

Jordan Whitehouse

Consider this: Who decides how we decolonize prison?

Exploring Indigenous peoples’ experiences with the “Indigenized” aspects of Canada’s prison system.

October 19, 2023

Health And Wellness

How to train like an Oiler

A former Vikings athlete shares pro tips from the NHL.

October 11, 2023

Lewis Kelly

Society and Culture

Missing and murdered: The role of colonialism

How centuries of stereotypes and systemic discrimination shaped a national tragedy.

October 4, 2023

Sandrine Camminga

Science and Technology, Research

AI could make studying birds easier

Student teams up with researchers to solve thorny challenges of reviewing hours of video captured in the wild.

September 20, 2023

Bev Betkowski

News

James Mayer named 2023 Lois Aspenes Award recipient

The support James Mayer received as a student has driven him to give back to Augustana for nearly 50 years.

September 20, 2023

Jordan Whitehouse

News

Dee Patriquin named 2023 Citation Award recipient

Collaboration has been at the core of Dee Patriquin’s work as a volunteer, mentor and environmental scientist.

September 18, 2023

Jordan Whitehouse

News

Augustana receives medal honouring 20-year partnership

Presented by the provost of the Universidad de Oriente in Santiago de Cuba, the medal recognizes the importance of university partnerships.

August 30, 2023

Debbie Yee

Society and Culture

Core courses set up students for success in work and life

Students at Augustana Campus start developing critical learning and career skills from the day they begin their degrees.

August 24, 2023

Bev Betkowski

Commentary, UAlberta

Sustaining and building a better Augustana

Dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos shares updates and highlights from the past year to the Augustana community.

July 21, 2023

Demetres Tryphonopoulos

Consider This: The value of collaboration

Ingrid Urberg, a professor in the Department of Fine Arts and Humanities at Augustana Campus, shares the importance of considering different voices to strengthen storytelling.

July 5, 2023

Students

How Augustana’s small campus nurtured one grad’s big quest to make a difference

While earning a management degree, Robel Ng’ong’a learned how to use his creativity, perspective and skill to solve problems and enrich his community.

June 2, 2023

Business, Society and Culture

How Augustana’s small campus nurtured one grad’s big quest to make a difference

While earning a management degree, Robel Ng’ong’a learned how to use his creativity, perspective and skill to solve problems and enrich his community.

June 2, 2023

Bev Betkowski

Students

Meet the Grads: Rebekah Stretch, BA, Ethics and Global Studies

Ahead of convocation, get to know one of Augustana’s grads: Rebekah Stretch, a bachelor of arts student in ethics and global studies.

June 1, 2023

Students

Meet the Grads: Rebekah Stretch

Ahead of convocation, get to know one of Augustana’s grads: Rebekah Stretch, a bachelor of arts student in ethics and global studies.

June 1, 2023

Students

Meet the Grads: Tyler Weenink, BSc Biology

Ahead of Spring Convocation 2023, get to know one of Augustana’s grads: Tyler Weenink, a bachelor of science student in biology

May 31, 2023

Students

Meet the Grads: Tyler Weenink

Ahead of convocation, get to know one of Augustana’s grads: Tyler Weenink, a bachelor of science student in biology

May 31, 2023

Students

Meet the Grads: Jewel Anne Naicker, BSc, Math and Physics

Ahead of convocation, get to know one of Augustana’s grads: Jewel Anne Naicker, a bachelor of science student in math and physics

May 30, 2023

Students

Meet the Grads: Jewel Anne Naicker

Ahead of convocation, get to know one of Augustana’s grads: Jewel Anne Naicker, a bachelor of science student in math and physics

May 30, 2023

Students

Meet the Grads: Lauren Cardinal, BA, Kinesiology and Sport Studies

Ahead of convocation, get to know one of Augustana’s grads: Lauren Cardinal, a bachelor of arts student in physical education (kinesiology and sport studies)

May 29, 2023

Students

Meet the Grads: Lauren Cardinal

Ahead of convocation, get to know one of Augustana’s grads: Lauren Cardinal, a bachelor of arts student in physical education (kinesiology and sport studies)

May 29, 2023

Have You Met ... Anne McIntosh?

Meet Anne McIntosh, Associate Dean of Teaching at Augustana.

May 18, 2023

Students

The 2023 Student Life Awards

On April 12, students, staff, faculty and community members celebrated how they contribute to student life on campus.

April 20, 2023

Sydney Tancowny

Health And Wellness

U of A to offer high-demand health-care programs in rural Alberta

More future health professionals will be able to study closer to home and go on to provide vital services in local communities, thanks to new provincial funding.

April 19, 2023

Madisen Gee

Research

The most famous abbey you've never heard of

In the 16th century, a group of nuns was remaking the way ordinary people practised their own religious devotion. An Augustana scholar reveals some surprising reasons why it’s important today.

March 27, 2023

Bruce Grierson, '86 BA(Spec)

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

It helps to be outgoing

In nearly a decade of learning, volunteering and working in Canada, Fowzia Huda has learned a few things about community involvement

March 27, 2023

Pegah Salari, ’08 MBA

News

Gib's Tree

Professor Emeritus David "Doc" Larson remembers the late Professor Emeritus Garry "Gibber" Gibson.

March 27, 2023

Doc Larson

Research, Science and Technology

A human interest story

The ability to explain themselves may be the most valuable trait we could build into our artificial intelligence systems

March 27, 2023

Oumar Salifou

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

Researcher aims to assess ripple effects of rodent disease

Protecting vital wildlife could also reduce health risks for nature-loving humans, says conservation biologist.

March 16, 2023

Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness

Creativity through a queer and transgender lens

Poet and scholar Lucas Crawford explores art, literature, pop culture and mental health

March 6, 2023

Anna Schmidt

Society and Culture, Research

Getting the real story

Sociologist Justin Tetrault explores social inequality by talking to prisoners and extremists

February 27, 2023

Anna Schmidt

Society and Culture, Research

Augustana professor working to help African philosophy find new relevance

Michael Omoge wants to help remedy the erosion of African thought systems caused by colonization.

February 14, 2023

Bev Betkowski

Science and Technology

New stats course helps students develop a data skill set

Unorthodox approach encourages learners to hone workplace-ready skills in finding and analyzing the right information to tackle real-world problems.

January 25, 2023

Bev Betkowski

Science and Technology, Research

Tracking animals’ responses to the challenges of nature

Animal biologist Ivy Schoepf wants to see similar research opportunities available to more people.

January 23, 2023

Anna Schmidt

News

Quiet confidence

Judge Bill Andreassen receives Augustana’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award

January 20, 2023

Anna Schmidt

Health And Wellness

Seeing the good

Citation Award winner Tammy Richard has spent around 20 years supporting Augustana students and staff with their mental health

January 19, 2023

Anna Schmidt

Society and Culture, UAlberta

“I am my ancestors wildest dreams”

Lois Aspenes Award winner Gordon Naylor connected to his Cree culture while a student at Augustana — and now, works to inspire the next generation of young Indigenous students

January 18, 2023

Anna Schmidt

Diabetes Canada announces $1.5 million of new research funding for five U of A recipients

End Diabetes Awards will fund projects that have potential for breakthroughs in diabetes management

January 17, 2023

Research, Science and Technology

Harnessing AI to catch those pesky software bugs

Software engineer Thibaud Lutellier is out to squash those irritating and sometimes dangerous tech glitches.

January 9, 2023

Anna Schmidt

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness

Sing it loud, sing it long

It’s more than just fun to use your voice to make music, especially with others. It can also improve your health.

December 16, 2022

Kate Black, '16 BA

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

Why a local getaway could be the best gift this holiday season

From boosting homegrown businesses to encouraging healthy activity and sustainability, giving recreational experiences can benefit everyone.

December 13, 2022

Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture, Research

The power of the pen

Literary historian Willow White studies how 18th-century women writers resisted colonialism and patriarchy

December 12, 2022

Anna Schmidt

Society and Culture, Science and Technology

Do you really know what you think you know?

Philosopher Michael (Myke) Omoge studies knowledge certainty with an eye to science.

December 5, 2022

Anna Schmidt

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

Exploring mysterious territories of the brain

Neuroscientist Ana Klahr is working toward better treatments for female stroke patients.

November 28, 2022

Anna Schmidt

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research

Researcher aims to boost mental health support for Alberta farmers

Studies will identify the biggest pressure points in “one of the most stressful occupations there is.”

November 7, 2022

Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture, Science and Technology

Award-winning student from Ukraine using U of A education to help his war-torn country

Far from home, Igor Klymenko has found a community of support to finish his work on a drone that can detect landmines.

October 28, 2022

Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture, UAlberta, Research

“We need each other”: Ronning Centre interim director wants to learn from, connect with community

Get to know Joseph Wiebe, his vision for the next year and how our community can get involved.

August 31, 2022

Sydney Tancowny

Innovator Spotlight: Mi-Young Kim

Mi-Young's research delves into the influences of data bias and its impacts on all of us, now and in the future.

August 23, 2022

Project creates STEM learning experiences for Indigenous students

Programs at rural research station offer opportunities for K-12 learners to see themselves as tomorrow’s problem solvers.

August 17, 2022

Rural Frontiers

Communities around the globe are struggling to remain viable. How can we stop their decline?

August 9, 2022

Society and Culture, UAlberta

Speaker series shares Indigenous knowledge with community

Augustana’s Indigenous Speaker Series is one way the campus is working — with the support of the community — towards reconciliation.

June 30, 2022

Sydney Tancowny

Research, UAlberta

Get to know nationally recognized expert and Augustana professor, Lucas Crawford

Take a moment to learn a little more about Crawford and his work.

June 30, 2022

Sydney Tancowny

Employees, Students, UAlberta, Instructors

Five ways Augustana students are preparing for the future

Discover some of the ways Augustana staff, faculty, students and community members have worked together to prepare for tomorrow.

June 30, 2022

Sydney Tancowny

UAlberta, Employees, Commentary

Letter to the Community

Dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos shares updates and highlights from the past year to the Augustana community.

June 30, 2022

Demetres Tryphonopoulos

Research, UAlberta, Employees, Society and Culture

Augustana professor named Canada Research Chair in Transgender Creativity and Mental Health

Over the next five years, Lucas Crawford will work to broaden what transgender mental health means and looks like.

June 2, 2022

Sydney Tancowny

A shy Augustana first-year graduates as a student leader

Volunteering on the close-knit rural campus helped him conquer loneliness by helping others.

June 2, 2022

Turning personal experiences into opportunities for giving

How funding something you’re passionate about can make a difference in the lives of students.

April 28, 2022

News

The 2022 Student Life Awards

For the first time in two years, the Augustana community came together in person to celebrate the Student Life Awards.

April 26, 2022

Sydney Tancowny

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