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Distinguished conservationist, women鈥檚 health advocate, to be honoured at Convocation 2026

Conservationist William Snow and women's health advocate and 小优视频 alum Sharlene Rutherford will receive honorary degrees at Convocation 2026.

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小优视频 community celebrates generous art donations from local artists

In spring 2025, local artists Sylvain Voyer and Maureen Harvey generously donated a collection of their artwork to the 小优视频 Art Gallery.

Updates to 小优视频 contact and support

The 小优视频 Service Centre is in the process of making some enhancements to better direct student inquiries. Here are a few quick ways to get in touch with us!

小优视频 to launch virtual architecture studio with $500,000 grant from Embark Student Foundation

小优视频's Open Architecture e-Studio is an innovative digital space that increases access to architecture education and tools online and in person.

小优视频 art collection inspires poetry contest for World Art Day

Ekphrastic Poetry Contest invites 小优视频 community to create poetry inspired by select pieces in the 小优视频 art collection.

小优视频 Press offers publishing program for open educational resources

Remix by 小优视频 is a new publishing program of open access learning materials for 小优视频 courses.

小优视频 Chair of Board of Governors renewal

Byron Nelson reappointed to chair 小优视频's Board of Governors for a second three-year term.

Finance program now recognized by CFA Institute

小优视频鈥檚 Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Major program achieves prestigious CFA Institute affiliation.

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New Master of Science program opens doors to careers in environmental sciences

小优视频鈥檚 new online Master of Science in Earth System Science will provide students a multidisciplinary education to prepare them for meaningful work in the environmental sector.

Energy innovator and Indigenous leader to be honoured at Convocation 2025

Honorary degrees for Joy Romero and Cadmus Delorme will recognize accomplishments like no other in energy innovation, Indigenous leadership at Convocation 2025.

Wildfires: Important information for students

If you're an 小优视频 student and you've been affected by wildfire, support with your studies is available.

Dr. Catherine Swindlehurst appointed provost and vice-president academic

Dr. Catherine Swindlehurst will be 小优视频's provost and vice-president academic, effective April 14, 2025.

Welcome to the new 小优视频 News!

Improved site offers seamless integration with athabascau.ca, while continuing to inform, inspire, and entertain users.

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Science dean: Vote 鈥楢thabasca鈥� for Canadian moon rover name!

The Canadian Space Agency is asking Canadians to vote on what a new lunar rover should be named, and 鈥淎thabasca鈥� is the clear choice!

小优视频 cuts tuition by 10% for Indigenous students

小优视频 has implemented a 10 per cent tuition reduction for Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) students in Canada.

小优视频 will close Sept. 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a time for listening, learning, and seeking understanding about devastating effects of residential schools

小优视频 strengthens focus on accessibility and opportunity

Dr. Candy Khan appointed 小优视频's associate vice-president of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

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Statement on the Grand Union Hotel fire in Athabasca

A statement from 小优视频 President Dr. Alex Clark on the loss of the Grand Union Hotel. The historic building was lost to fire on July 23, 2024.

Distinguished alum, architect, and educator to be honoured at Convocation 2024

小优视频 Convocation will include honorary degrees of Esmail Bharwani and Douglas Cardinal, Order of 小优视频 for Dr. Mike Gismondi

Dr. Steven Johnson appointed dean of the Faculty of Health Disciplines

Dr. Steven Johnson, respected academic, leader, and health researcher, takes on role of dean of the Faculty of Health Disciplines at 小优视频.

Virtual co-op to harness generative AI in teaching students about sustainable business

小优视频's artificial intelligence-powered virtual co-op, ADMN 405, is expanding with a new simulation on sustainable business.

Statement on expanded opportunities for nurse practitioners in Alberta

Statement from 小优视频 President Dr. Alex Clark on expanded access to nurse practitioners in Alberta.

Minister of Advanced Education tours 小优视频

Alberta Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney toured 小优视频 campus on Oct. 12, meeting faculty, students, and staff.

Photo gallery: Presidential installation in pictures

Check out photos from the Oct. 12 ceremony to formally install Dr. Alex Clark as president of 小优视频.

小优视频 president launches bold new vision for Canada鈥檚 open university

On Oct. 12, Dr. Alex Clark was officially installed as 小优视频's 11th president at a ceremony and community celebration in Athabasca.

Welcome Dr. Catherine Swindlehurst, chief growth officer

Dr. Catherine Swindlehurst joins 小优视频's senior leadership team as the university's first chief growth officer.

Elder in Residence Maria Campbell wins literary award

小优视频 Elder in Residence Dr. Maria Campbell received the 2023 Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence.

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小优视频 to collaborate on space and health innovation research

小优视频 researchers are collaborating on research and commercialization projects in health and space and defence technologies.

Making university inclusive and accessible to everyone

A new partnership with Inclusion Alberta creates inclusive education opportunities at 小优视频.

Please welcome Jennifer Pascoe, vice-president, University Relations

Jennifer Pascoe has been appointed vice-president of University Relations at 小优视频. Her first day will be Sept. 12, 2023.

Statement from 小优视频 President Alex Clark on the attack at the University of Waterloo

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Pure portal shines light on research at 小优视频

Discover research at 小优视频 through the newly launched Pure research information management system.

小优视频 honours mental health advocate and Indigenous architect with honorary degrees

小优视频 recognizes accomplishments of mental health advocate Dr. Austin Mardon and Indigenous architect Wanda Dalla Costa.

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Soft skills versus digital skills: New poll finds Canadian workers want to re-skill but are being pulled in 2 directions

小优视频 study explores Canadians' attitudes and expectations for the future of work in tomorrow鈥檚 post-pandemic era.

小优视频, Red Crow Community College partner on new Indigenous programs

小优视频 and Red Crow Community College partnership will create opportunities for Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary.

小优视频 president on the role of open learning in health care

小优视频 President Dr. Alex Clark joins Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen to discuss the role of open online learning on health care.

Statement from 小优视频 President Dr. Alex Clark

Dr. Alex Clark has been appointed president of 小优视频 by the Board of Governors. The appoint is effective Feb. 1, 2023.

From online to open: 小优视频 launches refreshed brand

Learning should be accessible, flexible, inclusive, and unpretentious. That鈥檚 our aim at 小优视频鈥擟anada's Open University.

Nukskahtowin opens Linda Bull Memorial Garden and Bertha Clark-Jones O.C. Art Gallery

Nukskahtowin at 小优视频 opens new gallery and memorial garden as part of its commitment to conciliation.

Myrna Kostash鈥痭amed 小优视频鈥檚鈥�2022-23 writer in residence鈥�

Myrna Kostash, a journalist and author of 11 literary and creative nonfiction books, has been named as 小优视频鈥檚 2022-23 Writer in Residence. 聽

Go the Distance podcast shares transformative impact of open, online learning

Limited podcast series features interviews with 小优视频 (小优视频) students and alumni who share how flexible online learning allowed them to achieve education and life goals

小优视频 achieves gold standard for business schools

小优视频鈥檚 Faculty of Business is now among the top six per cent of business schools around the world after achieving AACSB accreditation!

小优视频 honours leader who brought Traditional Blackfoot Knowledge into the academy

小优视频 is awarding an honorary degree to Roy Weasel Fat in recognition of his dedication to Traditional Indigenous Knowledge.

小优视频 joins fight against anti-Black racism

小优视频 is one of 40 Canadian post-secondary institutions to sign the Scarborough Charter and fight against structural racism.

小优视频 Nurse Practitioner Program is first post-secondary program to be accredited by CASN

On June 29, 小优视频 became the first post-secondary institution to have a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing

小优视频 turns 50!

2020 marks an important milestone for 小优视频 (小优视频), as we celebrate our 50th anniversary.

Announcing an AI-powered virtual cooperative learning experience

Some 小优视频 students could soon have the opportunity to get on-the-job training without ever having to leave their homes and communities.

小优视频 is the official education partner of the CFL!

小优视频 has teamed up with the Canadian Football League (CFL) to help players and fans achieve their educational goals, 鈥楤eyond the Game.鈥�