Northern Lakes, local school divisions partner to establish collegiate schools

Northern Lakes College has partnered with the Fort Vermilion School Division and Black Gold School Division to establish collegiate schools. These collegiate schools will offer students specialized programming, experiential learning opportunities, work experience, dual credit programming, and bridging opportunities. They will also offer a pathway to postsecondary education and a career. “Graduating from high school […]

Red Deer Polytechnic has announced that it has gained CIHR eligibility and that it has renewed its SSHRC and NSERC eligibility. With this new eligibility for CIHR funding, RDP will be able to access greater funding opportunities in health research, particularly in the areas of biomedical; clinical; health systems services; and social, cultural, environmental, and […]

University of Calgary began construction on the Veterinary Learning Commons building at its Spy Hill campus. The new facility is expected to be ready by the 2025-26 academic year and, once complete, will increase the number of veterinary medicine training seats at UCalgary from 50 to 100. The Government of Alberta recently announced an additional […]

The King’s University has launched a new Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) certificate for K-12 educators who wish to move into administrative positions such as principal or vice-principal roles. The program teaches educators how to lead in a manner that ensures students and school personnel can flourish. Though designed for teachers in Alberta, KingsU stated that […]

Alberta Academy of Learning students—who had previously spoken to CTV News after three branches of the institutionclosed without warning—say that they may soon be returning to class. One student from the High River branch said that they are now able to access their courses. CTV indicates that the school’s owner has also reportedly responded to […]

The OWN.CANCER campaign—a partnership between the University of Calgary, Alberta Health Services, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation—has received a $25M gift from the Riddell family. The donation will support the creation of the Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy. “Immunotherapy enables us to boost a patient’s own immune system to recognize and […]