by Brown, Rachel Anne

SMILE Announcement

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities awards S.M.I.L.E program with $500,000 grant

In celebration of National AccessAbility Week, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is proud to announce the S.M.I.L.E (Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience) Program as a 2019 Jumpstart Accessibility Grant recipient. A national charity, Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities.

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by Brown, Rachel Anne

Alumni Gala

Stand Up and Cheer! Alumni Association commits $1.5 million to Campaign for Acadia.

In an exceptional show of support, the Acadia Alumni announced a $1.5 million commitment to Campaign for Acadia during its Alumni Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Halifax on May 23, 2019.

With a $75-million goal, Campaign for Acadia is the most ambitious fundraising initiative in the University’s history.

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by Brown, Rachel Anne

Kirk Campaign for Acadia

Kirk Hillier: following the scent of exciting science

How does an insect smell? More to the point, why should we care? Biology professor Kirk Hillier knows the answers to both questions.  

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by Montoya, Alicia

Acadia Names Dr. Dale Keefe Provost and Vice-President Academic

Acadia University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Peter Ricketts today announced that Dr. Dale Keefe has been named the University’s Provost and Vice-President Academic. Keefe’s six-year appointment begins July 1, 2019.

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by Montoya, Alicia

Acadia Class of 2019: Sara Baxter

Sara Baxter (Business, '19) speaks about her experience at Acadia and her plans for the future.

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by Montoya, Alicia

Acadia Class of 2019: Ellie Valle

Ellie Valle (Community Development, '19) shares her experience at Acadia on the eve of Convocation.

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