Concordia to launch Mark Pathy Space Institute with $15M donation

Concordia University will be launching the Mark Pathy Space Institute with a $15M donation from commercial astronaut Mark Pathy, who was part of the 2022 mission to the International Space Station. The institute will focus on space engineering, and will be a hub for research, student training, and industry partnerships. Pathy has also donated an […]

Concordia University has launched the School of Performance, which it says is the first interdisciplinary hub of its kind in Québec. Concordia explains that the launch of this school reflects a broader shift towards interdisciplinary arts education. The school will bring together the departments of Contemporary Dance, Music, and Theatre under Concordia’s Faculty of Arts, […]

University Affairs recently highlighted how art programs and art institutes are navigating AI’s impacts on the creative sector. OCAD University has reportedly integrated AI into its curriculum and developed guidelines on its ethical use. OCAD U VP, Academic and Provost Sandra Gabriele noted the challenge posed by the loss of entry-level jobs to AI in […]

Concordia University and The Sacred Heart School of Montreal have signed a partnership framework to support students from the private school as they transition into university. The agreement accelerates the admissions process for grade 12 applicants, as well as offering a guaranteed admissions pathway based on students’ high school stream. In addition to the admission […]

Concordia University and the French private school Marcq Institution have signed an academic pathway agreement that builds on their existing relationship. Through the agreement, Concordia will offer high school graduates from Marcq personalized application support and an accelerated admission process. Marcq guidance staff will also gain dedicated training on Concordia admission policies. “We already welcome […]

Eight Canadian postsecondary institutions have appeared among Canada’s Top 100 Employers’ Canada’s Greenest Employers ranking, which recognizes employers that create a culture of environmental awareness in their organization. Concordia University and Western University were both recognized for on-campus reuse and resale programs. Mohawk College was recognized for its formal tree inventory program. The University of […]

Concordia University has updated its email policy to require that students use their university email for official correspondence starting this Fall. Newly-admitted students will receive a Concordia email address upon course registration, which will be used for all communication with the university. Concordia says the changes bring the university in line with approaches used by […]

Concordia University’s Standing Together against Racism and Identity-based Violence (STRIVE) Task Force has released its report on identity-based violence in the Concordia community. Launched in 2024, the task force comprised six subcommittees investigating different areas of identity-based violence. The report lists several STRIVE recommendations focused on ensuring an inclusive, respectful environment across the institution. To […]

Concordia University has partnered with the City of Laval to design a renewable energy network for the city’s flagship downtown revitalization project, Carré Laval. Concordia will support the city in each stage of the project by building on its PLAN/NET ZERØ initiative. PLAN/NET ZERØ specialists will provide input in areas such as engineering, sustainable finance, […]

Concordia University has received a combined $6M from the Wilson Foundation and a group of alumni donors to establish the Henry Habib Diplomacy Accelerator. The accelerator—named for Professor Henry Habib—will provide hands-on learning, mentorship, and research opportunities to diplomacy program students. The endowment will provide support in perpetuity for the accelerator, an undergraduate scholarship, fellowships, […]