AlgomaU no longer offering direct financial support for three varsity sports

Algoma University has announced that it will no longer offer direct financial support for three varsity teams, citing a $16.45M deficit. The university has transitioned its running, curling, and Nordic ski athletic programs to a self-funded model. AlgomaU AVP of Student Affairs Dave Trudelle explained that the university remains committed to student-athletes and coaches. The […]

Algoma University Faculty of Computer Science and Technology (FCST) will be launching a new Master of Computer Science program. This 16-month, course-based program is designed for graduates from computer science, information technology, and related fields. The program is designed to offer an accelerated experience so graduates can meet the demands of today’s technology sector. It […]

Algoma University has launched a Bachelor of Arts in Music Honours program, expanding its existing three-year degree into a four-year program. This program will offer students opportunities to collaborate with community, including arts organizations, visiting artists, Indigenous communities, and regional partners. They will also have access to experiential learning such as performances, capstone projects, and […]

Algoma University has partnered with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to support student learning and development. The partnership will bring new opportunities to AlgomaU students, including WIL, cooperative education, and career development opportunities, while addressing OLG talent development and workforce needs. The agreement also emphasizes reconciliation with culturally relevant experiential learning. “This agreement […]

Algoma University has approved the establishment of a Master of Psychotherapy program, which it calls the first of its kind in Northern Ontario. The program is offered in a full-time or part-time format. Psychotherapy students will gain professional experience through the program’s practicum and community-based internship components. AlgomaU Program Planning Lead Dr Teryn Bruni said […]

In honour of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), several institutions across the country are holding special ceremonies and gatherings. Some, such as Brandon University, McGill University, Memorial University, Thompson Rivers University, and Yellowquill University College, held smudging ceremonies and hosted special speakers in the days leading up to NDTR. Several institutions—such as […]

Two institutions in Ontario have announced new cuts due to reduced international enrolment. Algoma University plans to cut 50 to 75 roles following a reduction in international student intake by 60%, according to President Sheila Embleton. While the university paused five programs in May, they have not yet announced which, if any, of these programs […]

Algoma University has announced that it has joined the Royal Society of Canada as an Institutional Member. As a member, the university becomes part of a group of Canadian universities that are united in their commitment to advancing the arts, research, and scholarship at a national level. “As a smaller institution with a distinctive Special […]

At Algoma University, the local World University Service of Canada (WUSC) committee has relaunched the Student Refugee Program (SRP). Starting this fall, the program will bring two refugee students to AlgomaU to begin their studies in the Cameron Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Business and Economics. “I see this program not only as […]

Algoma University’s Arthur A Wishart Library recently was transformed into a living library through an event called Human Library: Unjudge Someone. This event was hosted as a part of the university’s commitment to truth, reconciliation, and experiential learning. It brought together students, staff, faculty, Elders, and residential school survivors for a unique experience where participants […]