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2022
December
A continental puzzle
Exploring Pangaea and the link between Nova Scotia and Morocco
The top 22 Mount Royal stories of 2022
The top 22 most read stories of the year include pieces on new University leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion, welcoming Ukrainian...
Rising tide of ocean research at Mount Royal University
It’s a 674-kilometre journey to the nearest stretch of sea, but Mount Royal University is riding a wave of ocean-related research
Social solutions through software engineering
BCIS students use assignment to tackle food insecurity issues
November
Professor and student receive Newcomer Recognition Awards
Immigration benefits all sectors of life in Canada
International Education Week from Nov. 7 to 9
Widen your horizons
Scholarships allow more time for family and study
Help provide more opportunities for students to succeed on Giving Day, Nov. 29
Expanding educational options
Help allow for more time in the classroom on Giving Day, Nov. 29
Rewards for hard work
Help allow for more time in the classroom on Giving Day, Nov. 29
Community connections build the future
Support students in finding their niche on Giving Day, Nov. 29
Strength to reach lofty goals
Giving Day, Nov. 29, will provide funds for mental health, wellness and student awards and bursaries
Easing stress from financial need
Giving Day, Nov. 29, assists students in building their futures
Enhancing the legacy of Alumni Giving
Mount Royal alumnus Doug Dirks donates $50,000 to create a new scholarship for journalism students
New book helps young journalists navigate freelance landscape
Author Meg Wilcox focuses on Canadian market
October
Indigitization project preserves Indigenous knowledge and culture
Recordings are critical to each community as they serve as a conduit for conveying tradition to future generations
Journey to Indigenization takes root at MRU
Second year of campus events sees growing involvement of students, faculty and staff
MRU Aviation Diploma program to receive $8.1 million for expansion as part of partnership with WestJet
Announcement aims to see aviation sector soar in Alberta
Alberta broadens pathway to a health-care career for Internationally Educated Nurses
Announcement at MRU focuses on Bridge to Canadian Nursing
Get to know MRU at Open House 2022
Explore campus and Residence, meet your future profs, attend info sessions and more
MRU criminal justice grads finding employment in unique field
Practicum placements examining death offer new perspectives
Our alumni do it all
Congratulations to an inspiring group of MRU alumni for making this year’s Top 40 under 40
Driving forward the future of Alberta
$300,000 donation will support development of innovation and entrepreneurship in Alberta
September
Strengthening and celebrating Pride
Pride week activities back in person
Ahead of her time
$5-million gift from Calgary philanthropist, businessperson and music and sports lover Joan Snyder creates long-term legacy
MRU chair focuses on unique needs of aging population
Innovation key to improving care for older adults
ETOL graduate wins Alone
Juan Pablo Quiñonez has also recently published a book on survival
The Canadian Library installation on campus
Display of books wrapped in fabric remembers missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
August
MRU researcher contributes to study showing rapid destruction of biomass
Trees and other vegetation that took 10,000 years to form cut in half in 150
Welcome back, Cougars
Fill the stands and support student-athletes representing MRU
Immerse yourself at the Bella
Taylor Centre Concert Series set to start in September
Dr. Terry Clark brings renewed vision to MRU’s Conservatory
With a new director and full suite of fall programming, the Conservatory is hitting all the right notes
July
MRU hosts Government of Alberta announcement for work-integrated learning funding
Mount Royal students are set to benefit from a new pilot program aimed at making more work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities available in the...
MRU Residence welcomes Ukrainian evacuees
Nearly 100 people are now calling the MRU campus home
Additional minds to broaden growth
Mount Royal prepares to welcome several new faculty hires
Epic week at first-ever MRU Parasports Camp
Youth with physical disabilities get a chance to try a variety of sports and activities
Making every second count
University adds more automated external defibrillators to increase safety on campus
June
Congratulations, class of 2022!
Graduates inspire with courage, resilience and the ability to make change
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts welcomes new artistic director
Craig Hall brings 25 years of creative experience to MRU
Indigenous grads celebrated for walking in two worlds
Annual event at Mount Royal melds cultures, traditions
David Taras remembered as scholar, friend, colleague and public intellectual
MRU professor loved teaching, mentoring and enlightening public through media
Building a more inclusive fitness community
Personal Fitness Trainer alum dedicated to creating a welcoming experience
New book by MRU journalism prof puts media’s reckoning with equity, diversity and inclusion in spotlight
Analysis a tool for students, instructors and news-gathering industry
Meet the 2022 SAMRU executive
Tackling issues on campus and improving student life; SAMRU executive excited for new term
David Legg selected as Alberta Sports Hall of Fame inductee
MRU celebrates esteemed professor
Library Awards for Research Excellence recipients announced
Recognizing students producing outstanding scholarly projects
MRU secures more than $3.3-million to expand flagship business growth program
Funding will trigger the creation of hundreds of new jobs and deliver millions in economic impact to Alberta over the next few years
Event planning expertise needed
Gain the skills required for staging successful gatherings
May
Champion of global health equality receives Calgary Peace Prize
Fatima Hassan founder of South Africa’s Health Justice Initiative
MRU mathematics professor honoured with 3M National Teaching Fellowship
Pamini Thangarajah is known for her innovative approaches, kindness and inclusion
High-demand MRU programs get funding boost from province’s Alberta at Work Initiative
Business and computer science to add needed seats
MRU partners with Foundations for the Future Charter Academy on classrooms, computer labs and recreation spaces after fire
Students and staff up and running in Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning
MRU community gets behind Battle of Alberta
Lots at stake for Mount Royal’s friendly wager with MacEwan University
We’re proud of you!
A special shout-out to those whose stars shone extra bright this year
For the love of hockey … and each other
Popular sports broadcaster Harnarayan Singh received an Honorary Doctor of Laws June 2
A model of reconciliation and resilience
Mount Royal bestows honorary doctorate upon Elder and human rights activist Doreen Spence on June 1
Business acumen led to 'transformational' financial support of education, arts
Philanthropist Don Taylor receives Honorary Doctor of Laws June 2
Community connector, business leader and university builder
Former Mount Royal board chair Cathy Williams to be granted Honorary Doctor of Laws
MRU to honour singer, songwriter, author and actor Jann Arden with Honorary Doctor of Laws June 3
Arden attended theatre arts classes in the early-80s and filmed on campus in 2019
April
Innovation and research capacity grants boost MRU discoveries
Three distinct and diverse projects awarded
Research happens everywhere
Professor’s work using photography to address global inequities in health care
Students and patients inform research of nursing professor Mohamed El-Hussein
More than 131,000 Canadians each year suffer a fragility fracture after a slip, trip or fall from standing height — for example slipping on ice and...
Building a just and sustainable future for all
Catamount fellows showcase their findings during Research and Scholarship Days
Steps forward in undergraduate research
Recognizing undergraduate students’ impact on the future of physiology
Province announces boost for Women in STEM Scholarships during event at Mount Royal University
Increased funding will benefit students in science and technology
Map the System 2022
Discovering the root causes of systemic problems and working to address them
MRU alumna strikes gold in Beijing
An Olympic experience to remember
Celebrating JMH LaunchPad’s 10-year anniversary
$70,000 in cash and services awarded to student entrepreneurs
Ptarmigan Charitable Foundation donating $1.4 million to advance Indigenous business leaders at MRU
The gift will fund a chair position in the Indigenous Business and Economic Development concentration
Indigenous women gain skills, build community
Two cohorts of project management students show dedication, resiliency in rigorous program
Creating a career in the cloud
Displaced energy professionals learn new skills through AWS re/Start
A decade of leadership
Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship Program celebrates its 10-year anniversary
March
A historic achievement in Beijing
MRU student Matthew Soukup and teammates win Canada's first-ever Olympic medal in ski jumping
Faculty podcast initiative honours the stories of Black immigrants in Canada
New conversation series helps address racial injustices in education
Citizen science project puts Calgary biodiversity in focus
MRU students contribute to Calgary Captured through Miistakis Institute
Directly to the source
MRU’s chancellor attends classes to hear directly from students
February
'The power of words is accidental magic'
MRU’s Writer-in-Residence George Elliott Clarke reveals how writing helped build his identity
What Olympic athletes can teach us about physical literacy and striving for excellence
MRU’s health and physical education faculty break it down
An insider's look at a journey to the Olympics
Shining the light on what it takes to get to the Games
'The World Isn't Made for the Sad'
Words provided by Pam Ndumbi in recognition of Black History Month
'Live'
Words provided by Sally Njoroge in recognition of Black History Month
Bissett professor supports Team Canada coaches in pursuing excellence from their athletes
Simon Raby, PhD, delivers innovation and change module of Canada Coach
'The Beat of a Drum'
Words provided by John Havyarimana in recognition of Black History Month
'LOVE, Olive Oil, and Coffee'
Words provided by Lee Hassan in recognition of Black History Month
Countering Consumerism Contest in full swing
Students can win big by sharing videos on fast fashion waste
MRU chancellor Dawn Farrell honoured for lifetime achievement in 2022 Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards
Annual ceremony recognizes the drive, success and business leadership of women in corporate Calgary
The road to Beijing
Athletic therapy student to face off as goalie of Canada’s men’s paralympic hockey team
Freestyling at the top
Ecotourism and outdoor leadership student competes in first Olympics
Cougars on the road to championships
Six teams headed to playoffs
January
Knowledge-sharing in the classroom
MRU education major makes progress in teaching Indigenous ways
Mount Royal University scientist cracks century-old fossil mystery
Dr. Paul Johnston, PhD, has spent decades researching famed Burgess Shale
RBC Foundation supports continuation of two growth and innovation programs
Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to receive $525,000 over three years