by Turner, Sherri
Acadia University recently hosted its inaugural Festival of Teaching and Learning, focusing on reimagining the classroom and fostering excellence in education.
Read more … Acadia faculty focused on excellence in education
by Turner, Sherri
Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre continue their commitment to nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders by hosting the annual Nova Scotia Envirothon.
Read more … VIDEO - Empowering the next generation to adapt to climate change 2023
by Lohnes, Grant
Acadia University is set to begin the 2023-2024 academic year under the leadership of Dr. Jeff Hennessy, who will serve as the institution's 17th President and Vice-Chancellor. An exceptional array of welcome and orientation events awaits students, designed to foster personal and academic development on the Wolfville campus.
“Our students come from across Canada and around the world to experience Acadia’s excellent programs, stellar faculty, and our immersive and high-engagement educational experience,” says Hennessy who begins his term as President on September 1. “We look forward to welcoming our new students and welcoming back our returning students. Together, with the Town of Wolfville, we offer our students a unique and wonderful living and learning environment.”
by Turner, Sherri
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.
Read more … Acadia University and Université Sainte-Anne forge unique educational agreement
by Turner, Sherri
A recent report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) features the research of Acadia University graduate Robin Lauzon, whose thesis delves into the unique challenges and needs of rural communities when using virtual mental health programs.
Read more … Empowering Acadia students - research on rural mental health care
by Turner, Sherri
Research Nova Scotia has announced that seven outstanding graduate students at Acadia University have won the 2023-2024 Scotia Scholars Awards for their innovative health research projects.
Read more … Acadia student researchers receive prestigious Scotia Scholar Awards
by Turner, Sherri
Acadia University has appointed three Scholars to the inaugural Evans Teaching and Learning Scholars program.
by Turner, Sherri
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.
Read more … Dr. Jeff Hennessy named Acadia University’s 17th President
by Turner, Sherri
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.
Read more … Acadia fulfills pledge to hire three Indigenous and three Black faculty members
by Turner, Sherri
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.
Read more … Acadia Board of Governors appoints Ray Ivany Interim President
