Past Statements

News

Statement on the Court Ruling following the Disposition of the Hunka Endowment Fund

August 10, 2026

Dr. Verna Yiu, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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Honouring the Memorial: Our Response to the Summerby-Murray Report

June 17, 2026

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Communication to General Faculties Council regarding revised Recruitment Policy

March 30, 2026

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Media Statement on revised Recruitment Policy

March 27, 2026

Society and Culture

Statement on the Passing of Bruce Saville

October 15, 2025

University of Alberta

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Statement on the Passing of His Highness, The Aga Khan IV from the University of Alberta

February 5, 2025

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Statement on Student Art Exhibit + Vandalism

May 9, 2024

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Statement on the University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre

November 18, 2023

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Statement on ‘Students for Justice in Palestine’ event

November 18, 2023

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Statement on the Disposition of an Endowment Fund

September 27, 2023

From the President's Desk

From the President's Desk: Suspending the Vaccination Directive and CampusReady program

Effective February 28, the U of A will suspend its Vaccination Directive.

February 17, 2022

Bill Flanagan

From the President's Desk

From the President's Desk: Returning safely to campus on February 28

President Flanagan shares details for students and employees who are preparing to return to in-person activities.

February 10, 2022

Bill Flanagan

From the President's Desk

From the President’s Desk: Winter 2022’s safe start continues

President Flanagan provides an update on the U of A’s Winter 2022 start safe plan, which includes extending online courses and enhanced safety measures until February 28.

January 14, 2022

Bill Flanagan

News

President's Message: Updated Winter 2022 start safe plan

President Flanagan shares the U of A’s new Winter 2022 start safe plan, which includes three weeks of online courses and enhanced safety measures

December 22, 2021

Bill Flanagan

News

U of A condemns sexual violence, strives for culture of care and consent

Deputy Provost Wendy Rodgers addresses charges against person with ties to U of A community

November 2, 2021

Wendy Rodgers

UAlberta

U of A Ring Houses will have a new Edmonton home as future community hub

U of A Ring Houses will have a new Edmonton home as future community hub The four century-old brick Edwardian style homes were sold to local real estate developer Primavera Development Group.

October 1, 2021

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Nine Alberta post-secondary institutions enhance safety measures

University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, MacEwan University, Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal University, NAIT, SAIT, and NorQuest College to introduce vaccination mandate, required vaccination proof, and changes to rapid testing programs

September 13, 2021

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University back-to-school story ideas for a fall term unlike any other

With back to school comes a sense of optimism and renewal that the world sorely needs. This search for normalcy is being informed by University of Alberta experts available to comment on everything from how to maintain good mental and physical health to trying your hand at entrepreneurship and what the upcoming U Sports season will hold.

August 30, 2021

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Institutional Statement About China Relations

May 4, 2021

Walter Dixon

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The University of Alberta Strongly Condemns Assault of Student at LRT Station

Statement from President Bill Flanagan regarding assault of a student at Edmonton LRT station.

April 26, 2021

Bill Flanagan

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Exploring Program-specific Tuition Proposals

Provost Dew offers a comment regarding the exploration of program-specific tuition proposals.

April 13, 2021

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Exploring Program-specific Tuition Proposals

Provost Dew offers a comment regarding the exploration of program-specific tuition proposals.

April 13, 2021

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A Joint Announcement from the University, NASA and AASUA

February 2, 2021

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eClass Disruption

This afternoon a number of exams and final assignments were affected by an eClass disruption. We know that exam season is a stressful time of year, and apologize for any distress that this caused. Our IT professionals worked as quickly as possible to resolve the issue.

December 11, 2020

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Updated Notice materials from the Alberta Labour Relations Board

In the ongoing proceedings at the Labour Relations Board between the University, NASA and AASUA, the Labour Relations Board has issued updated Notices to employees.

October 28, 2020

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Notice to Employees Regarding Alberta Labour Relations Board Matters

More information on a joint complaint was brought forward by AASUA and NASA to the Alberta Labour Relations Board on Oct 9.

October 23, 2020

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The University of Alberta’s Commitment to Collegial and Meaningful Consultations

The University of Alberta is aware of the joint statement and complaint brought forward by AASUA and NASA. The University respects the significant role played by each union and while the institution has a difference of opinion regarding the Unions’ complaint, the University remains committed to maintaining and fostering a collegial environment for the whole of the U of A community, especially as we come together to develop the U of A for Tomorrow.

October 15, 2020

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Statement of Support for French-language Education

We are aware of the ACFA’s decision to bring forward legal proceedings. We want to reiterate the full and ongoing commitment of the University of Alberta to its longstanding partnership with ACFA and the Government of Alberta in the support of post-secondary French language education in Alberta. Reflecting this commitment, President & Vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan has issued the following statement.

August 17, 2020

Bill Flanagan