Postsecondary institutions receive RBC Barrier Buster Grants

The Rick Hansen Foundation, RBC, and RBC Foundation have announced the 40 recipients of the RBC Barrier Buster Grants program. Algonquin College, Laurentian University, Mount Allison University, and the University of King’s College are among those receiving funding. The grants are designed to support improvements to physical accessibility of spaces for schools, municipalities, and community […]

Mount Allison University is preparing to launch its new First-Year Transition Program this June. The program provides incoming students with weekly self-paced modules that cover topics like student supports, community standards, and study tips. Content will be provided through short videos and readings that are hosted on MtA’s Moodle learning platform. “The transition to university […]

Mount Allison University has established the Brenton Wood Environmental Sustainability Research & Initiatives Fund with a $2.6M gift from philanthropists Andrew Brenton and Kerry Wood. The fund will be used to create opportunities for researchers and students and build undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and research excellence. “At a time when environmental questions are among the most […]

Mount Allison University has received a $3M investment from the Government of New Brunswick to support the construction of its forthcoming multi-sport complex: The Scott McCain and Leslie McLean Centre for Health and Wellness. When it opens in 2030, the centre will serve the university’s 2,400 students and residents from the broader community. The complex […]

Mount Allison University and Three Nations Education Group Inc have renewed their five-year MOU, which is focusing on strengthening pathways for Indigenous learners. The partners plan to expand the partnership in several areas. Among these is the expansion of the Connecting Indigenous Students and Communities initiative, which will build connection, belonging, and skill development for […]

The Government of New Brunswick has reportedly directed its departments to reduce spending by 10–15%, and postsecondary leaders have come to the table to discuss the potential changes and impacts of cuts. CBC reports that NB has shared ideas that include folding St Thomas University into the University of New Brunswick, ending provincial funding to […]

Mount Allison University closed yesterday after a “concerning message” was found on campus that included references to February 11. The university chose to close “out of an abundance of caution,” and all classes and on-campus activities were cancelled. Scheduled midterms have been deferred and will take place during the next scheduled class. Residences and the […]

Mount Allison University has launched a Bachelor of Music Education degree program through a five-year pilot. Students in the program will benefit from personalized teaching and 18 weeks of teaching practica, preparing them for careers in areas such as public and private music education or performance. Graduates will be eligible to apply for New Brunswick […]

Mount Allison University’s Owens Art Gallery has received $820K in core funding from the Canada Council for the Arts’ Artistic Catalysts program. This multi-year funding will support the gallery’s operations, exhibitions, programming, and initiatives. The gallery will also draw on the funds to support its work with artists, students, scholars, and the public. “This investment […]

With AI now part of the future, the liberal arts are becoming more valuable, write Mount Allison University President Ian Sutherland and MtA student Lucas Orfanides. Sutherland and Orfanides assert that those with a liberal arts education are career resilient and are not tied to particular fields or industries. Since AI development depends on the […]