May 7, 2026

The University of Guelph’s Gordon S Lang School of Business and Economics has received a $51M gift from Stu and Kim Lang’s Angel Gabriel Foundation. A portion of the gift will be used to create the Lang GoodWorks program, which will aim to match students with paid summer internships in the charitable and non-profit sectors. The gift will also be used to support the construction of a three-storey student-focused building which will include study rooms, a food hall, and the Lang GoodWorks office. UoGuelph President Dr Rene Van Acker called the donation “a defining moment” for business education, saying that the gift will prepare students “to think boldly, lead responsibly and make a meaningful impact in the world.”

Universities Canada has launched a national campaign called Possible With U, which highlights the everyday impact of universities on people, communities, and Canada more broadly. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the many ways that universities impact the lives of Canadians, as national polling has found that Canadians generally trust and value universities, but may not see the day-to-day ways that universities shape their lives. “When we invest in our universities, we are investing in Canada’s future — in stronger communities and in opportunity for all,” said Universities Canada President Gabriel Miller.

Several postsecondary institutions across Canada recognized Red Dress Day with special awareness events, ceremonies, and marches. SKG President Mary Wabano-McKay explained that the purpose of the day is “to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls and two-spirited people.” Institutions such as College of New Caledonia, Conrad Grebel University College, and Mount Royal University hosted art exhibits and hung red dresses and red prayer markers outside to raise awareness of the day. Brandon University, Medicine Hat College, Mount Saint Vincent University, Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, and the University of Waterloo were among those that hosted events such as memorial gatherings, rallies, talks, and drop-in spaces to honour and remember those who are missing or have been murdered.

Memorial University will be undertaking a review of the university’s faculty and school structure to assess its alignment with the institution’s needs. The university explains that it is in a period of enrolment contraction and that, compared to other universities that it benchmarks against, its current structure is an outlier. “The goal and objective really is, at the end of the day, to ensure that our academic administrative structures are as efficient, as effective, and as accountable as possible,” said Memorial President Janet Morrison. The review will focus on organizational structure and will not examine academic programs or course offerings. The report will be released to Memorial’s Senate and Board in Fall 2026, with final Board consideration in early 2027.

The Government of Ontario has invested $14M to expand the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant to 1,500 eligible nursing students at Fleming College and Trent University. Eligible students who began their studies in select nursing programs at Fleming or Trent in 2023–24 or after will be able to apply for the grant. The grant provides full funding for tuition, books, and supplies for their program provided applicants commit to work in the region following graduation. Trent President Dr Cathy Bruce explained that the inclusion of Trent and Fleming in the program will help to increase the supply of health professionals in the region.

Carlton Trail College, BHP, and the Government of Saskatchewan have partnered to launch the BHP Technical Training Centre. This training centre—which has received a combined $5.9M investment from BHP and SK—will be a flexible learning centre designed to adapt to evolving training needs. Carlton Trail will deliver programs that address workforce demand in high-demand areas such as agriculture, health care, and manufacturing. “Partnerships between postsecondary institutions, government and industry are essential to Saskatchewan’s continued growth and to creating dynamic training and employment opportunities for students,” said SK Advanced Education Minister Ken Cheveldayoff. The centre is expected to open in Fall 2027.

Trinity College at the University of Toronto has received a $5M gift from the Lawson Family to support its efforts in sustainability. The gift was announced at the ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Lawson Centre for Sustainability, a LEED platinum mixed-use building devoted to research and education related to sustainability and the future of the planet. The gift will support the centre’s efforts, as well as bolstering Trinity’s Integrated Sustainability Initiative that is focused on embedding sustainability across its academics, research, operations, and student experience. “Meaningfully supporting education, sustainability and future-focused initiatives is so crucial at this moment,” said donor Brian Lawson.

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, creating a space where performing arts students will be able to engage in performance, research, and experimentation across disciplines. “This initiative resonates far beyond the walls of the university,” said Concordia Fine Arts Dean Annie Gérin. “It strengthens Montreal’s cultural ecosystem by bringing together artists, students, and many key partners who helped make it possible.”

The University of Saskatchewan’s museums and galleries are being integrated into a single cultural heritage organisation. The integration will bring together the College Art Galleries, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Kenderdine Art Gallery, Museum of Antiquities, Museum of Natural Sciences, and USask Library into a connected ecosystem. USask Dean of Libraries Dr Lori Birrell explained that the new organization will increase opportunities for collaboration between collections, while also creating an improved experience for visitors. “Whether someone is a student, a faculty member, or a member of the broader Saskatoon community, this integration helps make our cultural heritage more visible, accessible and engaging,” concluded Birrell.

Humber Polytechnic’s Building NX has officially earned the Zero Carbon Building – Performance certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). The certification is awarded to buildings that operate as zero-carbon facilities. Four students led the pursuit of the certification as part of a capstone project, where they analyzed the building’s performance, reviewed certification reporting requirements, and sought to provide recommendations for the building’s improvement. CAGBC representatives also supported the students by answering their questions and fast-tracking the application for the certification. “Ultimately, Humber earned this certification entirely through the efforts of its students,” said Humber Energy and Climate Change Associate Director Aman Hehar.