by Lohnes, Grant

Hands forming a heart in front of a rainbow Pride flag.

The Ties that Bind: Interpersonal Relationships as a Source of Risk and Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Kathryn Bell, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Acadia University and Dr. Karen Blair, Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Francis Xavier University, and are co-leading a study that will explore how Nova Scotians are coping during times of physical distancing and stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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by Lohnes, Grant

COVID-19 Student Relief Fund gains momentum

When Acadia's faculty, staff, alumni, and friends say that the University's students are a top priority, they don't fool around. They put their money where their mouth is. Quickly, and without hesitation.

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by Lohnes, Grant

by Lohnes, Grant

Maple League Universities MOU encourages inter-institutional student mobility

The Maple League of Universities is pleased to announce that the four universities in the consortium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that encourages students to take courses, with a focus on online learning and virtual learning communities, from across the four institutions without the often burdensome administrative processes associated with transfer credits from other universities.

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by Lohnes, Grant

Campus Update from President Ricketts

Dr. Peter Ricketts discusses Acadia's continuing efforts to provide educational excellence despite the challenges of the COVID-19 situation.

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by Lohnes, Grant

Spring and Summer courses now available through remote delivery

Students interested in continuing their studies with Acadia this spring can now register for "Remote Delivery" courses. Instead of studying on-campus, students can complete a course in 3-6 weeks using a mixture of virtual classroom sessions and independent study.

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by Lohnes, Grant

An Easter Message from President Ricketts

Dr. Peter Ricketts addresses the Acadia community on the Good Friday holiday.

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by Weekes, Natalie

Acadia announces launch of COVID Student Relief Fund

Many Acadia students are facing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, challenges with rent, groceries, transportation, and lack of summer employment opportunities could threaten their ability to return to their studies in the fall.

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by Lohnes, Grant

Researcher developing natural products for pest management, crop protection

Dr. Nicoletta Faraone, a natural product chemist and biochemist at Acadia University, is breaking new ground with research focused on the discovery of bioactive natural products for pest management and crop protection.

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