Acadia moves up a spot in Maclean’s rankings of primarily undergraduate universities

Our small but mighty university continues to pack a punch, and others are noticing! Acadia has moved up a spot from fifth to fourth place for Canada’s best primarily undergraduate universities.

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Acadia to Build a New Nursing Building

Acadia University is excited to share plans to build a new nursing facility, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to establish an independent program. Announced today, the government of Nova Scotia is investing $13.9 million to support the expansion of nursing education at Acadia, addressing the pressing need for well-trained healthcare professionals in the Annapolis Valley and beyond.

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Empowering Change: Africentric Program to Boost Representation in Nova Scotia Schools

The Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) and Acadia University have announced a collaborative partnership to establish an Africentric Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program. This will be the first focused Africentric B.Ed. cohort with an alternative offering in Atlantic Canada.

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Erin Beaudin named Vice-President, Finance and Administration

Acadia University is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Beaudin as the new Vice-President, Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 22, 2024.

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Acadia supports “Can’t Buy My Silence” campaign to end NDA use for sexual misconduct

Acadia University signs the #CantBuyMySilence pledge, a campaign that urges all universities to end the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) to prevent students and staff from speaking out in cases of sexual harassment, bullying, and other forms of misconduct.

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Acadia faculty focused on excellence in education

Acadia University recently hosted its inaugural Festival of Teaching and Learning, focusing on reimagining the classroom and fostering excellence in education.  

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Acadia University and Université Sainte-Anne forge unique educational agreement

Acadia University and Université Sainte-Anne have joined forces to bolster the educational experiences of their students through a new collaboration agreement focusing on modern languages and literature.

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Acadia University launches Evans Teaching and Learning Scholar Program, appoints Scholars

Acadia University has appointed three Scholars to the inaugural Evans Teaching and Learning Scholars program.

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Dr. Jeff Hennessy named Acadia University’s 17th President

Acadia University’s Board of Governors today is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey J. Hennessy as the University’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor.

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Acadia fulfills pledge to hire three Indigenous and three Black faculty members

Three Indigenous and three African Canadian scholars are joining the faculty of Acadia University. The new hires are in recognition of the systemic underrepresentation of Indigenous and Black faculty at Acadia.  

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Acadia Board of Governors appoints Ray Ivany Interim President

The Board of Governors at Acadia University has chosen Ray Ivany, a former president of the institution, to serve as the Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, effective July 1, 2023. This decision comes after Dr. Peter Ricketts, the current president, announced his departure last summer and concludes his six-year term on June 30, 2023.

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President Peter Ricketts bids farewell to Acadia

Acadia University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Peter Ricketts will step down at the end of his term on June 30, 2023. 

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Wolfville, Acadia, and Students' Union renew Memorandum of Understanding for mutual success

The Town of Wolfville, Acadia University, and the Acadia Students' Union (ASU) have extended their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which aims to support the development of a model unparalleled in Canada.

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Nursing home residents evacuated to Acadia University for safety reasons

Acadia University has opened its doors to evacuees from the wildfire in Shelburne County. As a precautionary measure, residents and caregivers from Roseway Manor will move into temporary accommodation in Chase Court beginning May 30.

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New partnership brings nursing to Acadia

Acadia University, in partnership with Cape Breton University, will offer nursing courses in September 2023 as part of a government initiative to increase the number of nursing seats available throughout the province.

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Acadia will honour distinguished individuals from the arts and public service during Convocation

On May 14 and 15, 2023, more than 800 graduates from Acadia University’s four faculties – Arts, Pure and Applied Science, Professional Studies, and Theology – will receive their diplomas and certificates, joining Acadia’s more than 40,000 alumni worldwide. In addition, Acadia will confer six honorary degrees on individuals who have distinguished themselves in the arts and public service.

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Acadia excited to hire more Indigenous faculty, Black faculty through cluster hiring

Acadia University will add three Mi'kmaw or Indigenous scholars and three African Nova Scotian or African Canadian scholars to its ranks through a newly established cluster hiring initiative.

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Dr. Claudine Bonner is leading change as Acadia’s first Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Dr. Claudine Bonner is leading transformational change at Acadia University as its first Vice-Provost of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). She is the senior leader responsible for providing vision, excellence, and leadership to support the University’s equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

“My goal is to enact change, which begins with education and understanding,” says Bonner, an Associate Professor of Sociology and Women’s Gender Studies, who was appointed to the new role in September. “There is much work ahead to ensure everyone at Acadia feels accepted and supported in a way that provides them opportunities to thrive.”

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