Alberta Post-secondary Education

• Alberta universities concerned about bill mandating provincial approval of federal funding

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith accused the federal government of using ideology to dictate how funding is distributed to both municipalities and post-secondaries in the province.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2024
  
• Alberta post-secondary students and faculty demand more provincial funding for public education

  A spokesperson for Alberta's Ministry of Advanced Education says Budget 2024 does not include direct funding to private career colleges.

  Education

  Mar 9, 2024
  
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• Alberta government investing $11M into province’s aviation industry

  The funding includes $6 million over three years to help Mount Royal University establish a bachelor of aviation management program.

  Education

  Mar 8, 2023
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• Alberta government to cap tuition increases, reduces student loan interest rates

  The changes made to Alberta's post-secondary tuition are part of the government's Budget 2023, and aim to tackle the cost of living crisis for students and graduates.

  Education

  Feb 16, 2023
• Alberta government expands New Beginnings Bursary for nursing students

  The bursary was created last year to provide financial support to low-income students studying in qualified high-demand programs.

  Education

  Feb 8, 2023
• Alberta government funding non-profit group to attract international students

  The province says the Alberta Bureau for International Education is to showcase the innovation and strength of post-secondary institutions across the province.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2022
• Students, faculty fear disruption as bargaining hits impasse at MRU and University of Lethbridge

  Faculty members at both universities have been without a contract for almost two years.

  Education

  Jan 25, 2022
• Change to post-secondary grant ‘kicking students with dependents when they’re down’: U of A students union

  A recent change to a post-secondary grant in Alberta that supported students with dependents has led to concerns about access to education in the province.

  Education

  Jul 10, 2020
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• University of Lethbridge to offer primarily online classes for the fall

  The University of Lethbridge announcing Tuesday it plans to primarily offer online courses this fall.

  Economy

  May 20, 2020
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• 10 jobs lost, 2 departments merged as Mount Royal University grapples with budget

  Mount Royal University has eliminated ten positions, with more expected in 2020, as it works to reduce budget costs.

  Education

  Nov 25, 2019