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Society and Culture

Education grad and powwow dancer follows in her father’s footsteps

For Alicia Cardinal, attending the U of A to become a teacher was the fulfilment of a childhood ambition and a way to honour her dad’s memory.

June 21, 2021
By Scott Lingley

Science and Technology, Society and Culture

Grad mixes science with student journalism in quest for versatile skill set

For Tom Ndekezi, university was a chance to gain practical skills not only for a variety of jobs, but a variety of careers.

June 18, 2021
By Michael Brown

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

Nursing grad finds career direction after his own health scare in residence

Andrew Choate was so impressed with nurses’ compassionate care that he wants to offer the same to others.

June 17, 2021
By Gillian Rutherford

Society and Culture

Leading Students’ Union through pandemic and other trials sets grad up for success

Akanksha Bhatnagar wants to make politics more accessible and understandable to all Canadians.

June 16, 2021
By Geoff McMaster

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology , Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research , Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research , Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020