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Former University of Alberta chancellor Peggy Garritty received an honorary degree at the Spring 2025 Convocation ceremonies.

It Always Seems Impossible—Until It’s Done: Spring 2025 Convocation Address

Former U of A chancellor Peggy Garritty reflects on possibility, imposter syndrome and the winding path of a meaningful life. From Mandela to Murrow, Broadway to the stars—her speech is a reminder that while the world may be uncertain, your impact doesn’t have to be.

  • June 12, 2025
  • By Peggy Garritty
Architect’s drawings of new gallery space in Telus Centre. Design is not final and may be subject to revisions and alterations as the project progresses. Photo supplied.

Decades-long quest for U of A gallery space is coming to fruition

The University of Alberta will be home to a new 5,000-square-foot gallery inside the Telus Centre.

  • June 12, 2025
  • By Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

Innovator Spotlight: Kaila Simoneau

Kaila Simoneau is a digital content producer and instructional designer who is unendingly fascinated by how the intersection of art, media and technology can spark new ways of learning, thinking and being in the world.

  • June 12, 2025

Celebrating U of A's retiring faculty and staff

The University of Alberta recently celebrated the career achievements of 126 faculty and staff members who are setting forth on their next adventure: retirement.

  • June 12, 2025

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