University Of Alberta

• University of Alberta’s Abby Guezen, Ryder Rattee sweep 2026 U Sports awards

  It's just the second time a single university claimed both U Sports honours after McGill hockey players Ann-Sophie Bettez and Marc-André Dorion in 2012.

  Sports

  May 20
  
• Several Canadian universities face security breach, student data leaked

  The U of T, UBC and U of A are amongst the major Canadian post-secondary institutions dealing with fallout from a cybersecurity incident involving a popular platform called Canvas.

  Education

  May 8
  
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• ‘The day the music dies’: Organists pipe up to save historical U of A instrument

  Music from a pipe organ has filled the U of A's convocation hall for a century, but that may soon come to an end as impending renovations include removing the memorial instrument.

  Entertainment

  Apr 22
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• ‘The most lasting legacy:’ Famed Alberta mantle geochemist namesake of new mineral

  From the coalfields of northern England to the Arctic snows and the steaming jungles of Brazil, Graham Pearson has carved a name for himself that now lives on in rock.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• Butterdome makeover: Iconic U of A building’s yellow exterior getting an upgrade

  The new Butterdome façade draws on the University of Alberta’s official green and gold colours and will include a lighting feature mimicking the North Saskatchewan River.

  Education

  Jan 21
• University of Alberta Hospital opens Atrium space

  The University of Alberta has opened a new Atrium space. It aims to give hospital staff, patients, visitors and family a space to go to that's calming and away from the business.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2025
• Stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital to be built in south Edmonton

  After many years of planning and calls from the public to make it a reality, the location for a new, stand-alone Stollery Children's Hospital has been revealed.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2025
• Edmonton students push to get fellow young voters involved in election

  The University of Alberta's Students' Union says so far, they're seeing more engagement in this election and the city says it's also seeing a higher turnout at advance voting.

  Politics

  Oct 9, 2025
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• University of Alberta professor reinstated after put on leave over Charlie Kirk social media posts

  University of Alberta law professor Florence Ashley said they posted on social media about how Charlie Kirk’s death should not sanitize what they called his 'hateful legacy.'

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2025
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• Alberta professor put on leave for safety as ripple effects of Charlie Kirk’s death continue

  The University of Alberta has temporarily put a law professor on non-disciplinary leave, as it looks into online comments and threats surrounding comments regarding Charlie Kirk.

  Crime

  Sep 18, 2025