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Memorial approves strategic investments in support of enrolment, operations

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Memorial approves strategic investments in support of enrolment, operations

July 11, 2025

Memorial University’s Board of Regents has approved several strategic investments that will support enrolment and operational efficiencies. Memorial has set aside a total of $13.68M for initiatives that will support the university. At its recent meeting, the board approved the use of $5.4M on two key efforts: Enrolment and technology. The university will invest $3.4M […]

Memorial announces PLAR initiative for CAF members

July 08, 2025

Memorial University has announced that it will provide Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members with prior learning assessment and recognition opportunities to help them earn a credential faster. Academic advisors will work with CAF members, who will demonstrate their prior knowledge so that they can have certain courses in their program waived. “This initiative is about […]

Memorial launches Fairlead Social Impact Fund

July 02, 2025

Memorial University has officially launched the Fairlead Social Impact Fund, which it describes as Canada’s first university-housed, student-managed social impact fund. This fund will serve two purposes: supporting socially responsible investment in local social enterprises and providing students with a hands-on learning opportunity. “This initiative gives students the rare opportunity to make real investment decisions […]

Universities close aging aquatic centres for repairs, replacements

June 11, 2025

Several institutions are dealing with aging aquatic facilities this summer, prompting long-term planning, repairs, and closures. Memorial University is upgrading its Aquarena facility in anticipation of the 2025 Canada Games. Memorial said that modernizing the nearly-five-decades-old facility has “brought some unforeseen challenges,” but it is on track to open for the games. The University of […]

MTIE announces Innu-aimun immersion kindergarten program

May 21, 2025

Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education has officially announced that it will offer an Innu-aimun immersion kindergarten program at its schools this Fall. Parents enrolling their children in the Sheshatshiu Innu School will have the option of registering them in either English or Innu-aimun immersion classes; parents who register their children for the Mushuau Innu Natuashish School […]

NL makes changes to Student Aid program

May 20, 2025

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced that it is making changes to its Student Aid program to better support postsecondary students in the province. These changes include increases to the weekly loan and grant limits, an increased per-course value for the Memorial University Tuition Relief Grant, and a change to the eligibility for […]

Memorial launches draft Indigenous verification policy

May 07, 2025

Memorial University has shared its draft Indigenous verification policy and procedures for the community’s review and feedback. The policy, part of the university’s Strategic Framework for Indigenization, includes a verification process for confirming the Indigenous membership/citizenship of applicants to any opportunity within the university that is “specifically set aside for or takes into account Indigenous […]

CNA launches new foundation to support student success

May 07, 2025

The College of the North Atlantic has launched the CNA Foundation to expand student supports and foster deeper donor and industry engagement. Guided by principles of equity, collaboration, and innovation, the Foundation will remove barriers to education and create opportunities for students by supporting scholarships, wellness programs, emergency funding, and infrastructure that enhances learning. It […]

NunatuKavut Community Council pushes back against Memorial verification policy

April 23, 2025

The NunatuKavut Community Council is pushing back against Memorial University’s draft Indigenous verification policy, which excludes the council from Memorial’s consultations with Indigenous groups. Memorial VP Indigenous Catharyn Andersen told CBC that the NunatuKavut Community Council would not meet the policy’s criteria of an Indigenous collective that is recognized either under Section 35 of the […]

Keyin to develop AI in manufacturing micro-credential

April 23, 2025

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing $1M to strengthen the province’s manufacturing sector through artificial intelligence training. As part of this investment, Keyin College will develop a micro-credential program focused on using AI in a manufacturing environment. The program will expand access to specialized AI training especially within rural, small-, and medium-sized enterprises. […]

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