Fitness pays off in health for adult Canadians
"The fittest Canadian adults are the healthiest," says the author of a new Canada-wide study. Dr. Jonathon Fowles, director of the Centre of Lifestyle Studies at Acadia University. CBC Report
Acadia welcomes future students
Future Acadia students and their families will have an opportunity to better prepare for first year during Summer Orientation Days May 26 and July 7.
Robotics champs take international stage
After winning two trophies at the FIRST Lego League provincial meet at Acadia University, three boys from the Annapolis Valley will attend the first ever International Robotics Competition in Toronto this June. Chronicle Herald Report
AcadiaTV Feature: Convocation 2104
AcadiaTV captures some of the many special moments during Convocation 2014. Congratulations to all our recent grads!
Spread your wings, says Student of the Year
Evolution and opportunity. That’s what Acadia University has meant to Student of the Year Darcy Shea as she graduates with a Bachelor of Business Administration diploma in one hand and a one-year contract to work at Disney World in the other.
Convocation celebrations under way
Acadia University Convocation events are under way with nearly 800 students set to receive their degrees in the faculties of Theology, Arts, Pure and Applied Science, and Professional Studies. On May 11 and 12 the University will honour its graduands and award honorary degrees to five individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their communities and beyond.
Lessons in Love
Geraldine Browning has a simple philosophy – embrace each moment with humour and faith, and teach young people to respect one another. On the heels of this Mother's Day weekend, she will receive a Doctor of Humanities from Acadia University.
Convocation ceremonies go live, online
Acadia University is pleased to offer a free webcast of our 2014 Convocation ceremonies, featuring graduates from more than 50 countries around the world as they share their special day with family and friends. Join us online in real time May 11 and 12.
Early Renewal for Acadia President and Vice-Chancellor Ray Ivany
Paul Jewer, Chair of the Board of Governors of Acadia University, today announced that the Board has re-appointed University President and Vice-Chancellor Ray Ivany to a five-year term beginning July 1, 2014.
Read more … Early Renewal for Acadia President and Vice-Chancellor Ray Ivany
Universities and students to benefit from funding
Acadia Univerity will be one of the institutions to benefit from the latest round of Excellence and Innovation Fund projects recently announced by Labour and Advanced Education. NS News Release