2023

December

Unmasking cyber vigilantism: MRU prof explores online justice

Voluntary tip or a rip-off?

The state of tipping amid an increasingly digitized world

Assistant professor’s journey comes full circle at Mount Royal University

Gio Dolcecore’s path of self-discovery has taken them from a reluctant student to a tenure-track professor, along with a special group of alumni...

Telling the story of 2023

We look back at another impactful year for MRU and our community

November

Bringing injustice to light and life

Professor recognized for work revealing the story of Everett Klippert

New research creates roadmap for aging well in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Barriers to social belonging mainly structural

Art installation honours the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans

Project focuses on transformative nature of creative process

We’re glad you're here

Faculty members recognized with newcomers awards

Mount Royal hosts third-annual Giving Day

Giving Day is a way to celebrate philanthropy on campus, and highlight the impact of our generous community

New memorial scholarship helps student-athletes fulfill potential

Tim Callaghan Memorial Hockey Scholarship encourages leadership on and off the ice

What does desire for alone time tell us about parenting equality?

Research shows improving the gender gap in parenting has long-term societal benefits

'Everyone deserves an education'

Office of the Registrar’s Cyndi Cave recognizes and celebrates scholarship

October

Northern connections

MRU and Łutsel K'é Dene First Nation sign practicum agreement

Opening Minds and Changing Lives with new strategic plan

MRU is well-positioned to thrive and adapt to changing realities reflected in society

Mount Royal University and Canadian North airline partner to train Inuit pilots

Partnership 'aligns with commitment to Truth and Reconciliation'

Taking down barriers

The maiden voyage of the HPED TrailRider

Leading by example

Teaching students to be leaders is part of Mount Royal’s appeal for Associate Professor Roger Saint-Fort, PhD

$3 million federal investment through PrairiesCan will double MRU’s pilot and flight training capacity

Funding will enable program expansion to meet pilot shortage

Mount Royal’s Ashoka Changemaker Campus designation renewed

Community of post-secondary institutions foster innovation

Assistant Professor Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane to be inducted into the Canadian Dance Hall of Fame

September

On-the-job experience confirms journalism students' love for the profession

Kelsea Arnett and Lily Dupuis covered Alberta’s provincial election in May 2023

Building a foundation for early literacy

How reading skills affect individual and community alike

A buzz on campus

Multiple bee initiatives underway at MRU

Beakerhead's Alien Talk Show draws on MRU expertise

Neuroscientist speculates on extraterrestrial beings and how they might look

Federal funding boosts 4,700 cutting-edge researchers across Canada

MRU receives grant for Community Science Liaison Program

Celebrating our success, celebrating you

Mount Royal revitalizes its rewards and recognition program

MRU study lowers temperature on mask politics

Team finds impacts of medical barriers limited and temporary

Creating meaningful relationships

Indigenous Mentorship program launches at MRU

Journey to Indigenization: Human spiderweb spreads interconnectedness

Physical representation of Ani to pisi (spiderweb) comes alive at MRU

Research the foundation of MRU’s Journey to Indigenization

Guiding campus change and supporting communities

Student’s short film delves into Indigenous heritage

Dad, by Faith Thompson, shown this summer at film festival in Ottawa

August

Four-year data science degree at Mount Royal University first in Alberta

Approved program to meet increasing demand for graduates

Bringing positive change a passion for Dr. Jacqueline Musabende

Mount Royal business faculty member receives Black Achievement Award

July

Discover the science behind the Calgary Stampede

The ins and outs of live music, rides, games, bucking broncs and strange food of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth

Discovering the global context of the 'cowboy'

The history of ropers and riders is much more diverse that we think

How the Elbow River Camp came to be

Respected Tsuut’ina Elder reflects on impact of the Stampede on Indigenous communities

June

What drives companies to innovate?

Research by MRU business faculty into greener shipping fuels yields insights

Bringing order to the buzz

Innovative app designed by MRU student streamlines group planning while supporting local businesses

Helping Alberta businesses capitalize on hydrogen innovation opportunities

Congratulations, class of 2023!

Graduates inspire through their vulnerability and authenticity towards reaching their goals

Celebrating academic inquiry

Library Awards for Research Excellence recipients announced

April

Cougars claim number one in the country

Women’s hockey team makes MRU history

'The Children of Willesden Lane' an inspiring story of survival and resilience

Performances to be held April 19 and 20

Changing the game

MRU alumna makes history as the AHL’s first female play-by-play announcer

Map the System 2023

Bold ideas to address systemic problems

With antisemitism increasing, Holocaust Education Symposium needed more than ever

Program at MRU returns to in-person format May 2 and 3

Future leaders in sport and recreation to benefit from Ken King’s impact

Legacy endowment established at MRU

March

Blue Storm chronicles tempestuous premiership of Jason Kenney

MRU-led project last work from Professor David Taras, PhD

Black leaders featured at campus event to celebrate Black History Month

Student entrepreneurship programs open doors to 'life-changing' opportunities

Business student Erin Creegan-Dougherty says entrepreneurship funding, ongoing coaching key to successful expansion of her company

Identifying gender gaps and barriers in board work

MRU and local not-for-profit team up for research project

Government announces funding to support aviation at MRU

More students set to take flight with new bursary and proposed new program

Finding beauty in clinical settings

2023 writer-in-residence Bahar Orang draws inspiration from medical work

Mount Royal English professor explores resilience in fiction of Miriam Toews

Canadian novelist’s work basis for Oscar-winning movie

Harnessing the potential of ITS for positive change

Mount Royal’s new CIO, Tom Durnin, is a “technologist” at heart

The evolving world of cloud computing and digital networks

MRU-led research studying changing landscape

Computing student Haider Amin designs virtual reality workplace training

Scenarios take place in a risk-free environment

Student Ethan Ward embraces research into parks during pandemic

Skills gained will support a career in journalism

Focus on community-based research and teaching

Gabrielle Lindstrom, PhD, advancing Indigenous worldviews

Examining fundamental issues in the context of work

Employee experience at heart of research by Matthew McLarnon, PhD

February

THE WHITE ROOM

BREAKING: Youth …

Gathering to farewell and welcome across

Provost Chad London, PhD, officially received on to Blackfoot territory

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I Too Deserve to Breathe

New supports for low-income nursing students announced at MRU

Ministry of Advanced Education expanding New Beginnings Bursary

Massage Therapy Diploma program among Canada’s best

MRU program achieves accreditation, opens new opportunities for student success

More seats and financial help for internationally educated nurses

Alberta government announces additional capacity for bridging programs and a new bursary

Two Cougars teams remain in playoffs

Action continues this weekend

BLACKLIT

The runway ahead

Mount Royal’s aviation program is filling major gaps in the market

Research highlights importance of performance nutrition

Neglection of females in study also being tackled

New Conservatory Chamber Ensembles-in-Residence program funded by long-time MRU supporter

January

Looking ahead with an open mind

Chad London, PhD, starts 2023 off MRU’s new Provost and Vice-President, Academic, and is ready to connect with the incredible people who choose to...

Understanding horse-human connections

Research explores the significance of an animal that has helped advance cultures and societies

Let's change this

Bell Let’s Talk Day encourages Canadians to support themselves and each other

Top eight things to know about the Crowchild Classic

From scoring tickets to winning a year’s tuition, we’ve got the deets

Online training helps children exposed to domestic violence

MRU professor emerita helps develop The Healing Brain

New labs propel cutting edge science at MRU

Environmental forensics, foot and ankle injuries focus of researchers

Crowchild Classic 2023 splits between teams

Roller-coaster games thrill fans from both sides

Did you 'snow?'

Mount Royal’s updated snow-removal plan targets high-volume areas of campus

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